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9 Emily Echevarria, editor WHILE I DON’T currently have any kids of my own, I do plan to have one or two some day in the not-so-distant future, and in the meantime I’m at that age where many of my peers have little ones in tow or on the way. When my world was heavily insulated against any interaction with children both by my own choice and that of every reasonable parent around me, caring about what kids were into was the last thing on my mind. Once my sister birthed my nephew last year, the last nail in the coffin of Emily the Childhater was hammered solidly into place.

Little Starlord (my incredible nickname for my baby nephew) is growing up in an amazing place to be a kid, and I am so excited about it! He’ll be toddling in the frothy waves of the Gulf, making fish prints in the kids areas at festivals, becoming a tiny STEM genius at the MESS Hall, where I will take him mostly so I myself can play with the exhibits. I’ve got big plans for my little man, and Downtown is an amazing place to make them.

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4 Downtown Improvement Board 6 Life’s A Dance 9 Kids in Downtown 15 Make Your Voices Heard 16 Gallery Night Guide 19 The Longest Day

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With kids getting out of school for the summer and parents possibly losing their minds to the steady cadence of “I’m bored!” that I’m sure pipes out of all older children’s mouths when they look up briefly from their cell phones—wait, why does he have a cell phone already? Isn’t he a little young?? Just kidding! I’m not here to judge your parenting decisions; I’m here to give you some inspiration for fun stuff to do when heading Downtown with kids. Turn to page 9 for some kid-friendly June events and summery suggestions to get you and your littles through to August.

Even the child averse among us can embrace their inner children and get in on the fun.

In researching this issue, we enlisted the help of a child who once called me “Burrito Underpants” (yet another incredible nickname) to inspire us and offer valuable nuggets of insight which we’ve peppered throughout the issue.

This edition will also introduce Downtown Pensacola’s newest museum experience, Voices of Pensacola, and give you some ideas for a perfect day of childlike glee on Sunday, June 21. It’s the longest day of the year, a day when every minute counts and all your hopes and dreams can come true—but only if you follow the whimsical schedule we’ve set out for you on page 19.

We hope you’ll take advantage of the many opportunities for fun, frolicking, learning and playing alongside Kids in Downtown this month, whether you have a kid or two of your own to entertain, or you’re sending them off for an outing with their adoring aunt, or you have a child in your life that you mentor. Either way, take this solid advice from someone who sometimes goes by the name of Burrito Underpants: be safe, have fun, go play!

21 Film 22 Word on the Street 24 Dateline Downtown 26 Art • Music • Theatre 31 Faces in the Crowd Look for the symbol throughout the issue to read what a resident kid had to say about all this!

Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor Emily Echevarria Art Director Rita Laymon Graphic Design and Ad Coordination Guy Stevens Business Editor + DTC Layout Josh Newby Editorial Intern: Dawn Gresko Advertising Account Executives Amanda Tomlinson amanda@ballingerpublishing.com Becky Hildebrand becky@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.

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Downtown Improvement Board Let’s talk some facts about Gallery Night. Gallery Night began approximately 20 years ago with small groups of people coming Downtown to stroll among a few galleries and sip free wine. It was an attempt to give people a reason to come Downtown. Fast forward 20 years and Gallery Night has grown exponentially and morphed in content by public demand. Many of the art activities for Gallery Night occur between 5 to 9 pm; however, the streets remain closed until midnight for safety reasons. There are now between 10,000 and 15,000 people who attend Gallery Night. It is one of the few events that appeals to almost everyone and it is free to the public: young, old, parents, grandparents, empty nesters, married, single, rich and not so rich.

A year and a half ago, Gallery Night became a monthly event which has only served to increase the number of people enjoying it. We like to say Downtown is everybody’s neighborhood and Gallery Night is proving that to be true. There is a definite sense of community that comes from Gallery Night.

How is Gallery Night produced? The DIB

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took responsibility for Gallery Night five years ago. Prior to that the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency group was responsible. Gallery Night is not an open “flea market.” The music and the vendors are selected by the DIB with an eye for arts, culture and culinary arts in the hopes of enhancing the experience for all. The funding for Gallery Night comes roughly 40 percent from the Downtown shops, restaurants and bars; 40 percent from sponsors such as Stella Artois and Yellow Cab; 5 percent from the fees paid by street vendors and the balance from the DIB. Contrary to popular belief, there is no City General Fund money used to fund Gallery Night. The items that make up the costs for Gallery Night are: Police security, EMT presence, bollard placement, trash pick-up, portable toilet rental, event insurance, no parking signs, posters and marketing expenses, traffic control cones and staff time to coordinate it all. The DIB asks that participating merchants and restaurants also provide something in the way of art or music.

About half of the art and music that you see Ron Butlin, DIB Executive outside is a result of the participants organizing Director that particular activity.

Many people have wondered why the police cars are often parked near the bollard locations on the side streets. PPD needs to park their vehicles somewhere and parking near each closed side street provides them with quick access to their vehicles in the event of an emergency, it offers a chance to get cool/warm depending on the evening and helps with visibility of the street closure especially as more tourists are drawn to the event and might not be aware there are bollards in the street. It also allows PPD to observe what is transpiring off Palafox.

The direct economic impact of Gallery Night on Downtown is meaningful, however the indirect impact is now likely exceeding it. The reputation of Gallery Night as a fun, safe opportunity to experience Downtown is now carrying over into the other days of the month. People have either experienced a Gallery Night or heard a friend talking about it and now when they are thinking about what to do, Downtown is a consideration.

The DIB, City and County are working hard to preserve the wonderful tradition of Gallery Night and to keep it safe and fun for all.

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Fans of the tango, foxtrot and cha-cha may know a lot about the fancy footwork, graceful spins and complex movements that make up the art of dance. But even those with two left feet can appreciate the talent and showmanship that goes into a great dance performance. This month, dance lovers of all persuasions can get in the groove at the Life’s a Dance benefit for Covenant Hospice on Saturday, June 20. Professional dancers from the hit show Dancing With the Stars will take the stage at the Saenger Theater alongside local celebrity dancers and professionals from the local Fred Astaire Dance Studio, owned by Victor Luna and Dawn Westberry. These two champion dancers will also showcase their amazing talents.

“Guests can expect to see professional dancing like you have never seen before along with some fun dances from our local celebrities who have put so much time and hard work into their routines,” says Covenant Hospice Development Manager Angie Schlosser.

“Of course, many like seeing the dancers from the hit TV show, Dancing with the Stars as well.”

The lineup from the show includes popular dancers Tony Dovolani, Mark Ballas, Sharna Burgess, Tristan MacManus and Iveta Lukosiute.

Pensacola’s own local celebrities are also taking the stage, and after months of practice will be sharing the stage with the stars.

Local celebrities will be Anthony Pura, Beej Davis, Brian Achatz, Brooke Hicks, Candy Ruddy, Dillon Cleckler, Dr. Jennifer Murray, Rachael Gillette and Dr. Randy Rigsby. Anyone can vote on their favorite local dancer for the coveted People’s Choice Award by donating to their dancer at lifesadance.kintera.org,

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with all proceeds benefiting Covenant Hospice.

“Last year the local celebrities alone raised $30,000!” Schlosser says. “We love having such an emphasis on our local celebrities, as they are such stars.

Additionally, Fred Astaire Dance Studio owners, Dawn Westberry and Victor Luna, continue to outdo themselves with putting a spectacular evening of dance together.”

The star-studded night will be entertaining to even those who are not huge fans of dance, with an array of performances from fast themed dances to saucy Latin songs to faultless slower numbers and everything in between.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $150, which include prominent seating and an exclusive casting party on the mezzanine with hors d’oeuvres and drinks before the ballroom doors open and VIPs can meet, greet, take pictures and gather signatures from the Dancing with the Stars crew.

Additionally, guests can enter prize drawings for the event. Bere Jeweler’s has donated the Bell & Ross BRO3 Golden Heritage chronograph watch from the Aviation collection, valued at $5,950, and worn by Dancing with the Stars’ Tony Dovolani. Only 200 tickets are available and they are $50 each.

Covenant Hospice is well known throughout Pensacola for its work providing comfort, peace and care to hospice patients, and funds raised What’s your favorite song through Life’s a Dance support to dance to? this mission. Enjoy this evening Michael Jackson. I like them all! of celebration of life through Except the ones that are hard. dance for a great cause. Tickets What’s your favorite song to dance to on are $35, $50 and $75 and are Just Dance? available through Ticketmaster “Iko, Iko,” because you get to shake or pensacolasaenger.com.

your booty in a circle!

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The best mornings begin at Blue Morning Gallery.

So does the best art. Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Become a morning person.

Award-winning artists • Local, original art Open 7 days a week 21 South Palafox Place • 850.429.9100 • bluemorninggallery.com

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BY EMILY ECHEVARRIA & JOSH NEWBY

Once a month during the summer, kids and adults can wax nostalgic and be transported back to that magical time in American history where sitting on car hoods and lawn blankets to watch a familyfriendly movie brought together neighbors and strangers alike for 90 care-free minutes. Free movies at the Maritime Park have become a big tradition in Pensacola, where new memories are made under the stars and bathed in the light of a cinematic

gem. The magic begins at 8:15 pm and parking begins at 6. Picnic baskets are welcome, so make the next movie at the Maritime your family’s Friday night plans.

June 26: Penguins of Madagascar July 31: Home August 28: Paddington

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Many adults have embraced yoga as part of their fitness and wellness routine, and the plentiful benefits of the practice extend to kids as well. At Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center, Galactic Child Yoga classes have been added to give children of all ages a taste of yoga with a practice that focuses on awareness, breath, emotional intelligence, essential connections, and acts of service. The kids’ classes are also offered at the same time

as adult classes so that a parent can get his or her own yoga class in as well. Now Breathe is also offering a Galactic Child Yoga Summer Camp Monday through Fridays from 8:30 to 11:30 am at its Urban Deshi location. Camps explore movement, mindfulness, art, mandalas, games, essential oils and crystals.

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LAGE L I V C I R O HIST SE OPEN HOU JUNE 6

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Pensacola’s Historic Village makes the city’s rich history come alive with historical vignettes, house tours, museums and a living history program. Each summer the Village hosts its Open House and invites the public to explore and visit the many sites and museums for a day of free fun and activities. This year’s event will be from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 6. The Historic Village centers on colonial life in Pensacola, but this year’s Open House will also celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with some special activities in conjunction with Viva Florida’s Victory Florida campaign.

Families with children can check out the Pensacola Children’s Museum or the traveling exhibit parked just outside the Children’s Museum called Waterventures: Florida’s Learning Lab to learn about local waterways and ecosystems.

“We’re going to be doing a scavenger hunt all throughout our complex based out of the Children’s Museum,” says living history coordinator Phillip Mayhair. “The hunt takes kids through the village and they have to answer questions, bring it back and have it verified by a staff member and that will enter them into a drawing for a free birthday party at the museum.”

In the Museum of Commerce, attendees can see and get some dancing lessons at a USOstyle swing dance. Cast members of Pensacola

Little Free Libraries are a global movement to promote literacy and encourage reading in a way that is as accessible as it is whimsical. The tiny libraries are free book exchanges and anyone can take or leave a book, and in the last few years the movement has taken off in Pensacola. The city hosts more than 40 Little Free Libraries, and you could spend the entire summer in an ongoing reading scavenger hunt to visit each one in search of you or your child’s new favorite book.

Check out a few of the Little Free Libraries in and around Downtown Pensacola. Stop by when you’re Downtown visiting or spend a day hunting for them all!

Little Theatre’s GI Jukebox will be performing selections from the musical at 11 am and 12 pm in the Museum of Commerce. There will be booths throughout the village showcasing life on the homefront in 1945 like scrap metal drives, civilian dissent and the role of women during the war.

Guests can take a selfie in a Rosie the Riveter photo booth and learn about Victory Gardening in the Village Garden.

At the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, there will be a screening of Pearl Harbor: One Last Goodbye at 1 pm. Archaeology buffs can see some of the discoveries that have been made right in Downtown. The Pensacola Archaeological Society and the UWF Archaeology Institute will share the fascinating history found below the surface at the British Commanding Officers Command exhibit behind the T. T. Wentworth Museum, and at the Florida Public Archaeology Network Museum just across Main Street.

There will also be tours throughout the day at the Lavalle House and the Lear-Rocheblave museum houses, as well as Old Christ Church.

The Historic Village Open House offers a day of free fun that will get kids and adults alike engrossed in the incredible historical importance of Pensacola.

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The MESS (Math, Engineering, Science and Stuff) Hall is a unique destination for the brainiac in all of us. An interactive science museum that give patrons fun opportunities for experiential learning, the Hall features 15 permanent exhibits ranging from optical illusions and a bicyclepowered lightbulb to a rotating menu of MESS kits that allow guests the chance to use basic science and engineering to build mechanical toys and more.

About 15,000 people visit the MESS Hall every year, a third of those being field trippers who are delighted to get out of the classroom and interact with the science they learn in school.

Admission is free for members and $8 for kids and adults otherwise. Parents, don’t be surprised if you go to the MESS Hall for your kids but stay for your own enjoyment.

Something about the wide-open sea--and the creatures that call it their homes--excites us with feelings of freedom and adventure. In Pensacola, we’re fortunate to have such great and immediate access to some of the most beautiful water in the world. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or resources to go snorkeling into the deep and see the marvelous marine creatures in their natural habitat.

Fortunately, the next best thing is at the Pensacola Museum of Art through Aug. 9. Guy

Harvey’s exhibit, The Lure of the Ocean, will be on display, as will all manner of extra activities for those who have longed to see the world from a fish’s point of view.

Learn about our planet’s largest habitation for just $10 a person and you too can gain a new appreciation for our aquatic friends with famous conservationalist and artist Guy Harvey.

R UFO PIRATE O TO U R S TROLLEY The Red Trolley Tours will swing into action this month with two tongue-in-cheek tours of Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. The Pensacola tours, an annual hit, are designed for youngsters and other fun-loving fans of pirates and colorful characters of local lore. Pirate tours start with a daring menu—chocolate-covered insects, “bloody finger” food and minty maggots—and conclude after a ride through Downtown Pensacola and a treasure hunt. The Red Trolley troupe of local actors and singers are also reviving their tour of Gulf Breeze, the site of UFO-mania in 1987 that made national headlines but was inspired by a hoax. “UFO: Next Generation” will visit the sites of the sightings, so to speak, and tour Gulf Breeze landmarks. The pirate tours, which take about 90 minutes begin at 6:30 pm June 13 and 27, July 18, and Aug. 1 and 15. The UFO tours begin at 7:30 pm June 20, July 11 and 25 and Aug. 8. Both tours begin and end at the Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Tickets cost $5 for children and $20 for adults. The family-friendly trolley tours are part of local nonprofit Winterfest of Pensacola. For information or tickets for the pirate tour, visit piratetrolley.com or call 417.7321.

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E V I SACOLA N E DISNEY L P E H T LES AT FAIRY TA ER BAY CENT Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairytale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life July 31 in the Pensacola Bay Center. Featuring dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will be captivated by the humor, fun and adventure of these spellbinding stories. Dream with the princesses, cheer for the heroes as they conquer evil villains, and marvel as these classic tales are brought to life in a theatrical experience that’s pure magic. For tickets and more information visit pensacolabaycenter.com.

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PALAFOX MARKET

Head to Palafox Market to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of local flavor! Held every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm in Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, the colorful and festive atmosphere offers a perfect spot to enjoy art and music, while teaching kids the tasty joys of freshly picked food!

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Construction has been underway for the Rotary Centennial Playground in the Community Maritime Park, an inclusive play place that marks 100 years of Rotary Club presence in the city. The play area is designed specifically for children ages 5 to 12 and equipment is designed to reinforce learning, encourage the development of social skills, inspire imaginative play, provide physical challenges, enable learning agility and balance, strengthen muscles and encourage parent/child engagement.

AD IN SPLASH P L U NA E D A Z A PL There’s no better way to cool off from a hot summer day full of childlike activities than to play in the fountains at the end of Palafox. Kids can run around, splash one another and have a cool, fun time while ensuring the heat does not get the best of them. The cost to all is absolutely free, and clean, fresh water springs up from the pad Monday through Friday from noon to 5 pm and Thursday through Sunday 11 am to 8 pm.

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Head to NAS to see the awe-inspiring aeronautic stunts of the Blue Angels flight team as they practice most Tuesday and Wednesdays at 11:30 am. The Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola has a viewing area for visitors to watch the practices for free without the crowds of spectators that flock to the official airshows.

Grab a snack and some sunscreen and enjoy the show!

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BONUS CLUE: We sit with friends nigh as shows make us laugh and cry.

What are you going to do on your first day of summer vacation?

I’m going to say, “Freedom at last! I’m off of school!” And then I would say “Cannonball!” and jump into the pool.

And then I would jump in with my clothes on.

I would have to drive to grandma’s first.

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WUWF PUBLIC MEDIA PRESENTS

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Museum of Commerce in Historic Downtown Pensacola

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Suggested donation of non-perishables for Manna Food Pantries.

Make Your Voices Heard

by Josh Newby

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This area is rich in various cultures and this experience is emblematic of that. It helps us celebrate and relive the contributions and input of these people so they are not lost.

Humans are story-telling creatures. We make sense of the world and those around us by the conversations we have and the interactions we share. As humans change, so too do our communications with each other. In Downtown Pensacola, through a partnership between the UWF Historic Trust and Gulf Power, there is finally a way to relive our past experiences and capture our new ones.

Through a gift of $600,000, Gulf Power sponsored the opening of the Voices of Pensacola, a living museum located across from Seville Quarter. The dynamic, multifunctional exhibits within represent our past and provide a place for residents and visitors alike to gather, learn and tell their rich stories.

Walking in, visitors are immediately greeted by a historically preserved building and various installations that tell the history of Pensacola from the perspective of the different ethnicities that have called this city home—Native Americans, African Americans, Europeans, Hispanics and Asians. Oral history labs as well as a staged lecture space, changing exhibits and the Marketplace—the museum store with meeting space—are featured on the first floor.

from the StoryCorps NPR program to inspire “The Voices of Pensacola is all about exploring people who have founded and people to record each other’s stories and learn developed Pensacola,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, from them. vice president of UWF Advancement. “This area “We want to capture these experiences is rich in various cultures and this experience before they’re lost forever,” said Overton. is emblematic of that. It helps us celebrate and The Voices of Pensacola’s upstairs is filled relive the contributions and input of these people with a history nerd’s fantasy—aisles and aisles so they are not lost.” of file cabinets filled with tens of thousands of Rob Overton, the chief operating office for historic photos, glass prints, city records, deeds, UWF Historic Trust, said that as Pensacola and maps and more. Volunteers are working to the people within Pensacola change, so too will digitize all the content and eventually make it all the museum. available online for the community at large.

“A lot of the features are on wheels for “Voices of Pensacola is an extension of what easy transportation,” said Overton. “We have UWF strives to be, which is a resource to the put together an advisory committee who will community,” said Kelly. “You may not always recommend frequent and relevant updates.” feel connected to an event, but you always feel Visitors to Voices of Pensacola are connected to a people. We want to provoke encouraged to add to the living thought and conversations exhibits by marking their around those people. This What do you think hometown on a large map, is a place for people to the voice of Pensacola sounds like? scrawling a picture or share their story and message with chalk, or that perspective to be [Blows a raspberry even recording their own captured and retained.” into her own arm] story with audio and video equipment in a small, makeshift studio. Overton and team took a page downtowncrowd.com June 2015

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GALLERY NIGHT JUNE 19 U I D E Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Gallery Night Friday, June 19 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 what’s new on the walls.

Take in the sounds of live music in the streets 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.

Don’t forget to also pop by your favorite participating restaurants, bars and other retailers that help make Gallery Night a success. Special thanks to 2015 series sponsors Stella Artois and Yellow Cab. 16 June 2015 downtowncrowd.com

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LET’S CALL IT A DAY

What are you going to do with the extra time in the day?

Stay awake.

How will you spend the longest day of the year, June 21? Pensacola has plenty of activities to offer everyday, and with the extra sunshine, you can experience more of it all! Emily Echevarria and Josh Newby have some ideas for getting the most out of that sweet summer solstice. Attack this jam-packed itinerary with childlike fervor, or with a real child, or both!

5:25 AM Sense your inner child stirring awake with the sunrise. Open bleary eyes and spring from your mattress as excitement bubbles inside you! It’s 5:25 am, and you know you should go back to sleep, since none of your friends/sleepover buddies/parents are awake yet. Briefly attempt to go back to sleep but fail because you’re too excited!

6 AM Fuel up for your big day.

Cook yourself two sunnyside up eggs and some bacon. Arrange on plate in smiley face formation, obviously. If not an actual child, prepare and drink coffee for a burst of childlike energy.

1 PM

Attend a baseball game to watch our own fearsome Blue Wahoos take on whatever franchised animal mascot they happen to be battling that day.

Realize it’s Father’s Day. Call your dad!

Have warm conversation.

12 PM

Trot over to the MESS Hall.

Engage your inner or actual child in a myriad of tactile learning activities. Ride the bicycle that powers a light bulb! Dig a labyrinth of ravines into the wet sand box! Become frustrated by a brain teaser that you just can’t solve.

Leave with your head hanging, knowing you’ve brought shame to your family name.

2:05 PM

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3:45 PM Leave Blue Wahoos game. You’ve seen enough.

8 AM Suit up for a leisurely jog or jaunty stroll to pep up your morning. Take in the wondrous sights and sweltering heat of the day. Ah, the first day of summer’s kiss!

11:30 AM

Visit Tin Cow for a tasty al fresco lunch. Indulge in a customized burger literally drowning in your choice of fine toppings, sauces, and condiments, accompanied of course by a decadent milkshake.

4 PM Pop over to the Pensacola Museum of Art to revel in the aquatic artwork on display in The Lure of the Ocean

by Guy Harvey. Become inspired by the wondrous world lurking just beneath the sparkling waves right in our own backyard, and contemplate what it would all taste like in your mouth.

8:45 AM Return home and relish the comfort of your air conditioning, perhaps while standing in front of the cool blast of your most conveniently placed air vent. Shower and dress in your best summer styles.

10 AM

Park and lock bikes safely to a light post along Plaza de Luna. Cool off in fountains at said Plaza. Cup hands to fill with water and playfully splash your pal as onlookers scream in glee and/or terror. Dry off by baking in the midday sun for three minutes.

5 PM Wander just across Main Street to Commendencia Slip. Grab the sidewalk chalk from your adventure backpack and begin to fill the sidewalk with colorful pictures of sea life, mimicking the images you’ve just seen at the museum, but poorly.

9:30 AM

Meet a friend at Emerald Coast Tours to rent a couple of bicycles for the day. Wind up and down the city streets and along the bayfront. Throw your feet forward off the pedals and lean back, yelling “Weeeeeeee!” and “Yippeeee! and “I’m so money!” as the pedals spin wildly beneath you.

6:30 PM Follow your fish-spiration to its logical conclusion at the Fish House. Enjoy a dinner of the day’s catch on the Deck as you watch the sun slowly set into the bay, while meditating on the whimsical adventures you’ve enjoyed on this incredible summer solstice in Downtown Pensacola.

Leave house in search of adventure in Downtown Pensacola. It’s out there.

8:21 PM Day ends. Punch air in triumph at your amazing Longest Day 2015!

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

By Josh Newby.

INSIDE OUT RELEASE DATE: June 19 CAST: Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan, Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling ENTOURAGE RELEASE DATE: June 3 CAST: Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Emmanuele Chriqui, Mark Wahlberg What I got from the preview: The boys are back in town, with Vinny, Drama, Turtle, E, and their lovably profane agent Ari trying to get Vinny’s dream project made. A who’s who of celebrity cameos and snapshots of lavish lifestyles pepper the inside look at studio drama and movie-financing. The trailer really connected with 18-year-old Josh, and if I’m being honest, modern-day Josh too.

Most notable for: How many times have the creators of a much-loved television show promised a movie that brought back our favorite characters? Given HBO’s recent fame and fortune and the financial success of the Sex and the City franchise, it’s perhaps not surprising that this is the property given the big-screen treatment.

Unqualified critical observation: Hey, don’t knock it till you try it. I was with the series for all eight seasons, and while its later episodes descended into the television equivalent of fast food with its one-note portrayals and casual sex, at its best Entourage was a giddy, glossy look at male camaraderie that encouraged audience comparisons to its characters (I was Eric, thanks to my pale skin, neurosis, and the fact that I married someone far better looking than I). That the cast and locales were equally beautiful did not hurt. I’d be lying if I said this movie wasn’t made for a hug-it-out #bronight.

SPY RELEASE DATE: June 5 CAST: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Jude Law What I got from the preview: Deskbound and hugely nerdy CIA analyst Susan Cooper, played with reckless abandon by McCarthy, volunteers to take on the more physical and globe-trotting aspects of the job when a fellow top agent is compromised. What follows are the mostly predictable yet uniquely funny high-jinks of the best spy comedies out there, thanks mostly to the talent behind and in front of the camera.

Most notable for: Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat) is the guy you’ll recognize as pretty much the only one in studio-backed Hollywood who believes in funny women. After churning out a handful of big money-makers, he’s continuing here with a mold that works.

Unqualified critical observation: McCarthy’s brand of bull-in-a-china-shop humor is well suited for this ridiculous, slapstick, fish-out-of-water comedy. While I tend to think she’s best in small doses, I’m happy to give her another chance at the lead after last year’s dismal Tammy.

What I got from the preview: Pixar made a name for themselves by showing us places and characters we always wondered about but never experienced—our childhood rooms when we’re not there, the microscopic happenings of the land we walk on, what’s hiding behind our closet door and more. This time, they take us inside our own minds, as the drama of our emotions plays out on the grand stage of our minds with bright colors and humorous wit. After a young girl moves into a new home, one of her five inner emotions makes a mistake and plunges her psyche into chaos.

Most notable for: A little Pixar trivia for you: this is the first time Pete Doctor (who famously wrote Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Up

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Unqualified critical observation: This heartwarming but serious look at the brain’s right corridor is a classic hallmark of the studio that can do no wrong: take a serious issue and offer enough poignant insight and jokes to keep kids and adults entertained on different levels. My excitement emotion can’t wait.

Are there some things going on inside your head?

They’re spilling a big glass of water.

And then they went crazy and everyone was like, “AAAAHHHHHHH!”

JURASSIC WORLD RELEASE DATE: June 12 CAST: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Judy Greer What I got from the preview: Twenty-two years after the gates to Jurassic Park opened to Drs. Grant, Sattler and Malcolm, nostalgic audiences the world over are getting a look at what has changed. The dino-centric theme park is now a worldwide attraction, but corporate greed is pushing for genetic modification, causing dinosaurs to evolve past their sedations and more passive animal instincts, and become far more intelligent and murderous than anticipated.

Most notable for: Original writer Michael Crichton is on board to hopefully not make the movie a huge disappointment.

Unqualified critical observation: The movie’s shameless use of CG is perhaps cause for concern, especially after last month’s Mad Max reminded audiences of the type of awe and spectacle that good, ole fashioned physical effects can create. I am cautiously optimistic that this reboot of one of mankind’s most beloved franchises will remain grounded, both in its story and its spectacle. I’m worried, however, that Universal was so preoccupied with whether or not they could make a sequel that they didn’t stop to think if they should.

TED 2 RELEASE DATE: June 26 CAST: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried What I got from the preview: Ted is newly married and wants to have a baby. Everything I learned about the birds and bees aside, Ted has to prove his personhood in a court of law before being able to create life with wife Tami-Lynn.

Most notable for: Nothing really. The original was successful, it set up a sequel, and Wahlberg and MacFarlane has enough clout to get their way.

Unqualified critical observation: I hate MacFarlane. I hate his juvenile attraction to jokes about burps and boobs, I hate his inclination to grab the lowest-hanging joke instead of delving into the topic and finding the more profound humor beneath the surface, and I hate his stupid ambiguous accent. That being said, I laughed more than a few times at the original, and I’m interested to see what marriage equality parallels he draws in this story that is really just a narrative engine for a cuddly teddy bear who curses a lot.

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Adopt A Shelter Cat Month at the Pensacola Humane Society

June is national Adopt A Shelter Cat month! To celebrate, the Pensacola Humane Society will be reducing all cat adoption fees to $10 and all kitten adoption fees to $40. Rabies license fees will be an additional charge. Stop by the Pensacola Humane Society Monday through Saturday between 9:30 am and 4 pm during the month of June to meet your “purrfect” feline companion. All normal adoption requirements still apply. The Pensacola Humane Society is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs and is located at 5 North Q St. For more information on the above events call the Humane Society at 432.4260 or visit pensacolahumane.org to see adoption requirements and photos of adoptable animals.

Leadership Pensacola Downtown Wayfinding System LeaP This Way Unveiled

After more than eight months of planning, fundraising and construction, the Pensacola Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2015 unveiled its class project, LeaP This Way. The ceremony took place in front of the Artel Gallery on May 19. Each year, members from the LeaP class select a project that will generate a positive change in the Greater Pensacola region. In an effort to create an attractive, inviting and energetic environment for both tourists and local residents, this year’s LeaP class chose to enhance and renovate Downtown Pensacola’s wayfinding system. LeaP This Way consisted of re-facing 57 major directional signs (93 sign faces) and four new Downtown parking signs – along with a parking lot beautification day. The total cost for this year’s project was $90,000, with a portion of funds to remain for upkeep and maintenance. For more information about LeaP This Way, visit pensacolachamber.com/ leapthisway. LeaP This Way is also on Facebook and Instagram (@LeaPThisWay).

Girl Scouts seek Women of Distinction nominees

Do you know an extraordinary woman who has distinguished herself as an outstanding member of the community? A program inspired by Girl Scouts nationally, the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle Women of Distinction Awards honor women from across the Florida Panhandle who truly stand out for their commitment to the community. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Women of Distinction Awards Program.

Nominees must live or work in Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton or Washington County. They should exemplify extraordinary civic, professional and/or philanthropic commitment and achievement, be a role model for girls, and demonstrate a commitment to advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls. Nominees are to demonstrate initiative, integrity and leadership characteristics, and are not required to have been or currently be a Girl Scout. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent Selection Committee. Some of the past categories have included: Visionary, Lifetime Achievement, Leadership, Community Impact and Business.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 29, 2015.

Nomination forms can be obtained by visiting www.gscfp.org to complete online or download.

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ACTing Up! Summer Camps now enrolling call the Box Office 850-432-2042

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Pensacola International Billfish Tournament June 24-28 Since 1970, The International Billfish Tournament has become a tradition in Downtown Pensacola. More than 22,000 anglers have fished this tournament and it continues to provide a legendary Billfish Tournament for the Gulf Coast. Join the fun and fishing this year at Palafox Pier for the 44th Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. Events kick off June 24 at the Sanders Beach Resource Center for late registration and captain’s meeting, and visitors can see the weigh-in on June 26 and 27 at 8 pm at Palafox Pier. For more information visit pbgfc.com/international-billfish.

Blue Angels Practice June 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 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 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.

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WWE Live! At the Pensacola Bay Center June 7 Come to the Pensacola Bay Center June 7 at 7 pm to see all your favorite WWE Superstars like Roman Reigns, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus, “The Lunatic Fringe” Dean Ambrose, and Kane! Tickets are $19, $29, $39.50, $60.50, $71, $102 and $107 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center Rodizio Grill Box Office or pensacolabaycenter.com.

Wine Tasting Event at Wine Bar on Palafox June 9 Enjoy a wine tasting Tuesday, June 9 at the Wine Bar on Palafox from 6 to 8 pm. The event will include a tasting of eight to ten handpicked wines paired with hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $35. Call 626.1332 to reserve a spot; space is limited.

ABC Beverage Tasting at Atlas Oyster House June 11 Atlas Oyster House presents the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester will feature a presenter discussing the highlighted beverages, each paired with small plates. Classes are held on the Deck Bar the first Thursday of the month and will feature a presenter for four tastings. Classes begin at 6 pm and cost is $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The June 11 class will feature American Whiskeys – Part 1.

Reservations are required. Call 516.2324 to reserve a seat.

Dateline Downtown What’s your favorite thing to do at the Wahoos stadium?

Throw insults at the other team.

One time, they were playing the Shuckers and I said, “Shuckers is another word for suckers!”

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.

June 6-10 vs. Jacksonville Suns June 17-21 vs. Mobile Bay Bears

Third Annual City-Wide Hurricane & Disaster Preparedness Day event.

June 13 Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE), Community Maritime Park, Mayor Ashton Hayward and the City of Pensacola invite the public to the Third Annual City-Wide Hurricane & Disaster Preparedness Day event June 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Community Maritime Park.

BRACE and its partners are striving to make our community the most disaster resilient in America.

Lack of emergency preparedness can lead to loss of life, injury and economic loss. Sadly, 44 percent of the public indicate they have not done more to prepare for disasters because they don’t know what to do. Greg Strader, executive director for BRACE, urges residents to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn how to be ready for hurricanes and emergencies of all kinds.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet our city and county public safety partners, local disaster response and relief agencies, as well as emergency education and training partners to gather information on how to properly prepare for a disaster.

A Community Cooks Grand Tasting June 14 A Community Cooks is a grand tasting of the Gulf Coast’s freshest, local food, and premier culinary talent. The event will be held at The Palafox House in on Sunday, June 14 from 2:30 to 5 pm. Six talented chefs from the Gulf Coast will be paired with local farmers, working together to showcase the Gulf Coast’s freshest local ingredients and the premiere culinary talent. There will also be beer and wine from local distributors. Funds raised will help continue to improve access to fresh, local

food through our SNAP (formerly food stamps) incentive program.

For tickets or more information about Slow Food Gulf Coast or to become a member, visit slowfoodgc.org.

Cooking with Chef Irv June 17 Enjoy a cooking demonstration and wine pairing at Jackson’s Steakhouse with Chef Irv Miller. For the June 17 demonstration Chef Irv will present “A Taste of Europe.” Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings at 5 to 6:30 pm and 7:30 to 9 pm.

For reservations call 217.2347.

Professional Boxing and MMA Island Fights 34 June 20 Island Fights and Square Ring Promotions are bringing back the excitement to Pensacola Bay Center on June 20 for a fight card you won’t want to miss! Pensacola is back in the house with a Former WBA Featherweight Champion of the World Derrick “Smoke” Gainer. Island Fights is an all pro MMA and boxing event for all ages. Tickets are $83.50, $73, $62.50, $45, $34.50 or $24 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center Rodizio Grill Box Office or pensacolabaycenter.com.

Doggie Bathe In at the Pensacola Humane Society June 20 Bring your dirty dog to the third in our season of Bathe Ins at the Pensacola Humane Society June 20 from 9 am to 2 pm. Bath and dip prices: small, $7; medium, $8; large, $9; extra large, $10. Nail trims are $5. Groomings are limited and first come, first served. The Pensacola Humane Society is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs and is located at 5 North Q St. For more information call the Humane Society at 432.4260 or visit pensacolahumane.org.

Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movies at Maritime Park June 26 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. Movies are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. All shows begin at 8:15 pm and parking will begin at 6 pm. Concessions are available but picnic baskets are welcome. No pets or glass containers please. For more information such as movie titles and special announcements visit pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com or follow Community Maritime Park on Facebook.

Dodge Brawl 2015 at the Pensacola Bay Center June 27 Dodge Brawl is designed to bring schoolyard playground fun to each participating team member ranging in age from 18 to 75. With a focus on charitable giving, each co-ed dodge ball team plays not only for annual bragging rights, but also to raise money for a charity or nonprofit of their choice. The top three teams in each 64-team, double-elimination tournament receive trophies/ plaques for placing in the tournament, while their charities receive a monetary contribution. To inspire team unity and encourage team spirit, donations are also awarded to local charities on behalf of the teams with the best uniform and most original name. Doors open at 10 am and participation is $21 per person with teams of six to 10. For more information visit pensacolabaycenter. com.

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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 to 9 pm. For more information visit eveningsinoldesevillesquare.com.

PMA Presents Between the Layers Through June 13 The Pensacola Museum of Art, in partnership with First City Arts Center, presents a dual exhibition that explores the imagery of artist, Rachael Pongetti, and her creation of the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge Project. A 2011 photographic chronicle of the constantly evolving local landmark, the Graffiti Bridge, located at the 17th avenue train trestle in Pensacola. Photographs include the change of the bridge to artistically abstracted images that convey the order in the midst of chaos between the graffiti. This dual exhibit will feature a variety of events including live graffiti demonstrations, artist-led gallery talks, and more at both the museum and First City Art Center. Pongetti is an MFA photography graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and former instructor at Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. She is currently completing a book on the Graffiti Bridge Project following a recently successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $25,000 for publishing. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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Pensacola State College Visual Arts Exhibit Summer Invitational Through July 16 Pensacola State College welcomes artists Greg Booker, Ryan Foster, Susan McCollough and Kathleen Nowak Tucci to the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts in the Gallery. There will be an artist reception Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 8 pm. For more information visit visualarts. pensacolastate.edu.

DeLuna Coronation Ball at the Pensacola Bay Center June 5 Pensacola has had five different flags flown over the city: Spanish, French, British, Confederate and American. Come out and celebrate the founding of Pensacola and the honoring members of the court through the Fiesta on June 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center at 7 pm. For more information visit fiestaoffiveflags.org.

RadioLive June 4 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 songwriters Sally Barris, Alan Rhody, and the Sarah Mac Band. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

Saenger Theatre Presents The Rat Pack is Back!

June 5 Experience the ritz and allure of classic Vegas with this swinging party of a show at the Saenger Theatre June 5! The Rat Pack is Back! transports the audience back through time and space to a balmy night circa 1960 when four show business legends—Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin—converged at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas for the first time. These stars delivered style with substance, swing with swagger and a non-stop party to which everyone wanted access. Tickets are $43 or $53 and are available at the Saenger box office or pensacolasaenger.com.

Ar t · Music · Theatre PLT Presents Everything’s Coming Up Sondheim June 5-7 Pensacola Little Theatre and the Coastal Cabaret Ensemble present Everything’s Coming Up Sondheim.

This celebration of the artist that brought us Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods will be a musical extravaganza held in the Court Room Theater June 5-7. General admission tickets are $10 and limited café seating $17.

For tickets or 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.

June 14: Crowned Jewelz June 28: Big Muddy and the King Sized Boogie Men Improvable Cause June 6 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing the first Saturday of the month 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.

Five Flags Dance Academy Recital at Saenger Theatre June 7 Dancers from the Five Flags Dance Academy will perform at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $13 and $15 for various orchestra and balcony seating and are available at saengertheatre. com.

Blue Monday at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante June 8 Blue Monday is Jazz Society of Pensacola’s “Blues” night at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, and the June 8 edition will feature a top area blues act. The public is invited and welcome to attend. The restaurant offers a special menu of fine Italian cuisine as well as a full bar. Admission is $10 for JSOP members and guests, $15 for non-members, $5 for students with ID and free admission for military in uniform. Seating is first come, first served. Join the Jazz Society of Pensacola at this event and admission is free. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

Quayside Gallery Presents Featured Artist Show Faces and Places June 9 - July 20 Quayside Gallery presents Faces and Places, its current Featured Artist Show. The featured artists are Laura Cole, Kathleen “Sue” Elwell, Hope Mastroianni, Manuel Rivas and Laura Wolfersperger. The exhibit will explore the ways in which the artists escape the busy noise of every day. Quayside will host an opening reception Friday, June 12 from 5 to 8 pm. For more information visit quaysidegallery.com.

SipSavorTalk at Five Sisters Blues Café June 15 This month Five Sisters Blues Café is pairing up with DeLuna Winery to provide locals with a wine and barbecue tasting from a surprise barbecue chef. Tickets are available online for $10 and are first-come-firstserve at sipsavortalk.com.

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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 the Guy Harvey-themed photo booth.

Discover Sea Monsters through Mote Marine Laboratory’s hands-on learning components.

Learn the 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.

PLT Presents 42nd Street June 19-21; 25-28 Pensacola Little Theatre presents 42nd Street June 19-21 and 25-28 on the mainstage. The play focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial Great White Way director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression. A chorus girl from Allentown, Penn. steps into the starring role to save the show when its star breaks her leg, in this stage adaptation of the classic 1933 film musical. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $14 to $30 and are available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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Jazz Gumbo at Phineas Phogg’s June 15 The Jazz Society of Pensacola presents its monthly edition of Jazz Gumbo held the third Monday of each month at Seville Quarter in Phineas Phogg’s. This month will feature The Gulfman Trio and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the concert begins at 6:30 pm. Admission is $10 for JSOP members, $15 for nonmembers, $5 for students and free for military members in uniform. For more information visit jazzpensacola. com.

Fish House Craft Beer Fest June 20 The Fish House is hosting the third annual Craft Beer Fest from 3 to 7 pm. The Fest will feature live music and over 50 different beers from various breweries for tasting. For more information contact 850.470.0003.

Ar t · Music · Theatre 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.

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 June 5-6: Bad Habits June 12-13: The Modern Eldorados June 26-27: Big Jim Brown & the Speed Kings, The Red Field, Grand Theft Audio 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.

June 3: Shelby Lynne - I Am Shelby Lynne Tour June 4: Frank Foster June 5: Dumpstaphunk, Nick & the Ovorols, New Earth Army June 6: BustOut Burlesque June 10: The Delta Saints, Hotel Oscar, Chainsaw Kelly June 11: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October, Ashleigh Stone June 12: Grizfolk, Handsome Ghost, Dinosaur Daze June 13: The Mad Violinist and the Symphony Crack Orchestra June 18: Corey Smith June 20: Jokes & Quotes June 27: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular (two shows) June 30: Sage Francis, Big Lo, Cyborganics, Johnny Panic

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Fa c e s i n t h e C r o w d

At Gallery Night, May 22 Barry Homestead

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Bill Johnson

At the LeaP project unveiling, May 21

John Peacock, Ashton Hayward, Clay Ingram

Michelle Snyder & Titus

Melina Messenger & Rosebud

Rebecca Stauffacher, Javon Lloyd

DTC QUIZ

Complete the word jumble on page 12 and send a picture to emily@ballingerpublishing.com

Prize: Tickets to PLT’s “42nd Street” Deadline to enter is June 15.

Answers may be emailed, faxed or mailed (no telephone entries). On the 10th 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.

Jerry Maygarden, Collier Merril

LeaP class of 2015

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