Downtown Crowd March 2015

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THE CHANGING MOOD of different times of the year is scarcely more evident than in the early months.

There’s a flash paper burst of vigor that quickly fades in January, leading into the bleak doldrums of mid-January through the end of February. While those dark times are punctuated by some festive attempts to overcome the wintery dreariness (Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, the odd 70 degree day here and there), it’s by and large a time frame during which the struggle against modern hibernation (takeout, a space heater and a Netflix queue) is real and almost insurmountable.

As of this writing, the temperature outside is 38 but feels like 31 and there’s an endless gray stretching into the horizon. I just ate a salad and it was literally the most unsatisfying cold day lunch I have ever experienced.

You cannot enjoy a salad in the winter!

Luckily, there’s a warm light at the end of this tunnel of misery and it’s March!

The days will be longer and warmer, and the risk of static electricity related yelping when exiting a vehicle will be down to threat level chartreuse. It will be glorious, my friends. And the lineup of March activities was designed specifically to coax you out of your seasonal stupor and into the sunshine.

Take a minute to let your eyes adjust to the light, then dive in to the plethora of outdoor adventures that are blossoming throughout Downtown.

Love BBQ and/or bicycles? Each has its own festival this month—the Smokin’ in the Square BBQ Cookoff and the Funky Bike Fest. Looking for an outing with your four-legged friend?

Check out A Bark to Remember at the Maritime Park. There’s plenty more on tap for outdoor fun in March, starting on page 5.

As long as you’re getting out of the house, be sure to spend an evening at Vinyl Music Hall to take in some of the acts they’re booking this spring. Josh Newby interviewed two very different performers for this issue—just a small slice of the diverse entertainment offered at Vinyl.

There’s a lot to look forward to this month, and from my vantage point of the middle of a chilly February slump, the glimmer of March’s allure looks especially inviting. Until then, I’ll be planning my return to the outside world and sufficient vitamin D levels at the flurry of Downtown festivals and events that continue sprouting up well into next fall. I’ll see everyone on the other side.

4 Downtown Improvement Board 5 Spring Flings 8 Pirates of Penzance 10 Going for Gold 12 Get K.R.I.T.

14 Gallery Night Guide 17 Keep Your Head Up 19 Film 21 Word on the Street 22 Dateline Downtown 24 Art • Music • Theatre

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Downtown Improvement Board Think of any great city – New York, Chicago, Boston – and the one thing they have in common is that they are all walkable.

Having a walkable, viable downtown community is essential to any city’s economic success, vibrancy, tourist appeal and health of its citizens. Our wonderful downtown streetscape falls into the common successful concept of “Live, Work, Shop, Play” – these together create a tangible excitement to everyone who stops by.

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Recently, I found yet another reason to get a little excited about Downtown – the benefit and impact of working and living Downtown has potentially added to my health. I recently started using a nutrition and pedometer app on my smart phone, the concept being that it tracks how many steps I’ve taken throughout the day. I decided to start making the conscious decision to take the stairs, walk during lunch and to walk into Downtown stores.

By doing this, I didn’t really see it as Ron Butlin, exercise but an enjoyable activity.

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My physical activity goal each day was easily obtainable and I immediately felt better and more connected with the community.

From Wright Street to the waterfront – Downtown Pensacola offers abundant sidewalks and a streetscape full of shops, restaurants, art galleries, bars and more. Next time you stop by Downtown, park first and walk to truly enjoy the myriad of activities, boutiques and fun we have to offer.

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DASH THROUGH THE PAST

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Pensacola’s rich history, March offers the perfect opportunity to get engaged. The kickoff Archaeology Month event is Dash Through the Past, a run/walk scavenger hunt through Downtown that explores the history and archaeology of the area. Held Saturday, March 7 from 9 am to 12 pm, the hunt begins and ends at the Florida Public Archaeology Resource Center at 207 E. Main St. Single people or teams of two will receive a map and list of challenges to complete the hunt in the order they choose. First-place finishers and runners up will be awarded prizes and participants can get fun Destination Archaeology Resource Center swag.

Every March, statewide programs and events celebrating Florida Archaeology Month are designed to encourage Floridians and visitors to learn more about the archaeology and history of the state, and to preserve these important parts of Florida’s rich cultural heritage. March will bring several lecture series, volunteer days, the grand reopening of Arcadia Mill, and even an Early American Traditional Music performance on March 24 at Old Christ Church at 6:30 pm. Plan to attend some of the many events throughout March by visiting flarchmonth.org. downtowncrowd.com Mar 2015

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A BARK TO REMEMBER

Looking to take your four-legged friend outside for a fun day at one of Pensacola’s finest landmarks? A Bark to Remember is an event sponsored

by Gulf Coast Health Care, from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, March 28, at the Pensacola Maritime Park that benefits the Alzheimer’s Association.

Have some fun in the sun with your furry best friend. Hundreds of dogs generally show up for the event, and it is a great socialization opportunity for canines and humans alike. Big dogs and small dogs, males and females—all kinds of pups play with one another in the grass behind the Blue Wahoos stadium. There will be canine competitions to test your dog’s athleticism and obedience, health care awareness information and local vendors selling goodies, treats and more.

Volunteers of the two-legged variety will be on hand with dogs looking for a forever home. Proceeds raised via vendor booth rentals and a silent auction will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. In years past, the event has generated about $8,000 worth of financing for the important cause. This event is free to all dogs and their owners.

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SMOKIN’ IN THE SQUARE

Spring is the perfect time for barbecue, and this festive cookoff has it in spades. This year the sixth annual Smokin’ in the Square BBQ Cookoff will be held March 6 and 7 in Seville Square. Barbecue teams from the Kansas City Barbecue Society compete in the professional division and locals can participate by competing against each other in the amateur division. Teams compete for glory in several categories like ribs, chicken, pork, brisket and seafood.

Feeling hungry? Attendees can sample the locals’ mouthwatering offerings for free and tip their favorites. New this year is a special VIP reception at the Lee House on Saturday from noon to 5 pm. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple for “We’ll have a whole hog, specialty BBQ, shrimp, you name it, full spread,” says organizer Ivan Delabruere. “We’ll also have craft beer and wine in there, so it’s really a pretty cool deal for that whole afternoon.”

This year will also feature a rib-eating contest and a fish fry on Friday. Live entertainment including local superstar Chloe Channell, contests and a cornhole tournament are also a part of this food-centric fete. While the event is free to attend, it’s organized by the Knights of Columbus and all proceeds from participation fees and tips for tastes will all go to two local charities. Leftover BBQ made by professional teams will also be served to local needy families, Delabruere says. Hungry attendees are welcome to come out from 12 - 9 pm on Friday and 10 am - 7 pm Saturday.

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GULF BREEZE CELEBRATES THE ARTS

Just a short jaunt over the Pensacola Bay Bridge will bring you to Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival, held at Gulf Breeze High School March 28 and 29. The free, two-day art extravaganza is a juried show where participants compete for $7,000 in prizes, and attendees reap the benefits of the display with the opportunity to peruse and shop the many booths. More than 140 artists from 21 states across the country will be showing works of art including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, graphic art, mixed media and more. This year’s Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts judge is Lonnie Rich. Rich received a Master of Fine Arts in arts education University of Alabama and has worked as a private art instructor as well as an instructor, gallery director and art program chairman for over 25 years before retiring to focus full time on his own artwork.

The weekend will also include a full festival atmosphere with performance and live music from acts like Sweet Prospect, the McGuire’s Pipe Band and the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company. There will also be student artwork on display, activities for children and plenty of food options. This arts-centric event is also a community-minded event. Money raised from Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts goes toward providing student art scholarships totaling $60,000 in the last decade as well as donations to local school art programs.

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FUNKY BIKE FEST

TIPS TO FUNKIFY YOUR BIKE Beads are a great, cheap way to add some color to your bike

BELLS ADD SOME NOISE AND LET PEOPLE KNOW WHO THEY’RE DEALING WITH

ADD SOME PERSONAL WHIMSY WITH YOUR OWN ARTS AND CRAFTS

Get ready to get funky at this year’s third annual Funky Bike Fest, from 1 to 5 pm at 321 Devilliers St. on March 28. Participants can funkify their bikes with beads, stringers, bells, whistles, and any other manner of recycled or repurposed arts and crafts. Entering the competition is free, and there’s even prizes for best antique bicycle, most outrageous bicycle, best children’s bicycle and best in show.

The fest was started by a local environmental group to educate the public about the benefits of biking as well as show that the public can have fun with sustainable life choices.

“We want to make Pensacola bike-friendly for all the right reasons: health, the environment, clean fun and more,” said Christian Wagley, who helps host the event.

Wagley suggests using recycled materials with a Pensacola focus in order to snag some of the prizes, which include gift certificates to local businesses and other regional goodies.

Live music will also be presented on a stage that is powered entirely by pedal power.

“We won’t plug into the power grid,” said Wagley. “We are run on human and pedal power. It’s a good time for the kids and adults and everyone learns something too.”

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PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by EMILY ECHEVARRIA

If you’ve ever felt like opera wasn’t for you because of its dramatic and often tragic storylines, the latest offering from Pensacola Opera’s 32nd season is a pitchperfect response to the more melancholic works in the opera repertoire. The Pirates of Penzance is a comedic romp filled with jovial pirates and jaunty tunes, and it comes to the Saenger Theatre stage March 13 and 15.

The Pirates of Penzance is among the best known works of composer Arthur Sullivan and librettist W.S. Gilbert, a musical pairing that Pensacola Opera artistic director Kyle Marrero says is a tradition in and of itself. The style is known as operetta, which is slightly different from traditional opera.

“In England Gilbert and Sullivan brought it to life where they would use the parlay and fun of these different characters and places and situations and they really began a whole genre of what they called operetta and we would says the beginnings of musical theatre in some ways,” he says. “But it’s opera with opera style music but then it has dialogue and raucous comedy and fun and silliness.”

Marrero says he’s delighted to cap off this season with the jovial Pirates of Penzance after the romantic and tragic story of La Boheme in January, and patrons have been asking for it in postshow surveys.

The story follows the duty-bound Frederick who after 21 years leaves his apprenticeship with a band of pirates.

Soon after being freed, Frederick meets a roving band of sisters and falls in love with one named Mabel. Soon the pirates stumble upon the group and plan to kidnap and marry the sisters, but are warned of their father the Major-General, who sings

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the famously tongue-twisting patter song “I am the Very Model of a Modern MajorGeneral.” The part of the Major-General will be played by a Pensacola Opera debut artist Curt Olds, who specializes in patter roles.

Husband and wife team Ryan MacPherson and Sharin Apostolou play Frederick and Mabel, also in debut roles with Pensacola Opera.

Marrero says acting chops are a must in this performance because the dialogue is spoken and there’s plenty of movement including swordfights and dancing. Director Brian Leudloff is also a choreographer who has expertly choreographed various scenes for the show. The cast is rounded out by the artists in residence as well as members of the Pensacola Opera Chorus.

“There’ll be about 44 Pensacola Opera chorus members between the pirates and the police and then all the daughters of the Major-General so it’s a lot of fun and I know they’re having a good time,” Marrero says. “This is in English so they’re really enjoying singing in their native tongue for once in a while and then also the comic element of the whole operetta is just a lot of fun.”

While the libretto is performed in English, there will be supertitles projected above the stage and throughout the theatre for the songs so that audience members won’t miss the linguistic gymnastics and wordplay that occur in the musical numbers.

Tickets are going fast for this rollicking pirate adventure with buoyant melodies and swaggering charm. To purchase seats or for more information visit pensacolaopera.com.

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GOING FOR GOLD AT THE MCGUIRE’S 5K RUN

BY DAWN GRESKO

STRETCHING JUST OVER three miles, which is about two and a half Irish miles, McGuire’s 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run will begin and end in front of the Irish pub on East Gregory Street. Although there isn’t a pot o’ gold waiting at the finish line, participants can still compete for the gold in the form of first-place trophies and awards for individual and team speed, prediction and costume contests. Since it takes more than luck o’ the Irish to make the annual run happen, here’s how the McGuire’s team works to get the event up and running.

Using the same route as last year, the run will take participants in lots of loops and turns around Downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 14.

Proceeds from the run go to the Injured Marines Semper Fi fund, Pensacola Police Department’s Explorer program, as well as Troop 104 of the Boy Scouts. You can expect to see at least 1,500 Marines supporting the McGuire’s cause and sporting the color green while they run in formation for the race.

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the massive arch at the start line, as well as various balloon towers adorning the exterior of McGuire’s Pub. Signs, banners and booth décor are arranged by McGuire’s staff, who begin decorating the property at 3 am on the day of the race.

“We actually start planning for the next year’s race two weeks after we have finished the current run,” said Perry Hunter, assistant general manager of Pensacola’s McGuire’s. “We discuss what went right and what went wrong, and come up with ideas to correct what went wrong. In the fall we start laying out the groundwork with the city, finalize and order our race shirts, and work on our race application and website.”

The after-party will carry on until noon, and over a thousand gallons of Irish Wakes, a hundred kegs of beer, eight kegs of homemade root beer, and hundreds of liters of soda are ordered and served as beverages for post-race partiers at McGuire’s. Chef Tingle and his crew will also prepare two and half tons of beef and barley stew with over 16,000 Sister Schubert rolls.

Hundreds of pounds of oranges and bananas are also

ordered and offered to after partiers.

In addition, Bagelheads donates breakfast bagels by the thousands, Krispy Kreme contributes by sending 3,000 donuts, and S & D Coffee supplies 100 gallons of hot java. McGuire’s sponsors the annual St. Patty’s Day run with the help of Bagelheads, Bud Light, Coca-Cola and Kentwood, who donate their time and products to the race.

“Come down for a few hours and have some fun, listen to some great music and have a beer or a wake with a friend or a stranger,” said Perry. “Rich McDuff and his Irish Review is a concert that should not be missed. McGuire’s Bagpipe Band will also captivate the crowd with music you didn’t think could be played on bagpipe. In other words, come and get your Irish on.”

If you’re ready to compete for the gold, get your Irish jig on, and support local organizations while you do, then check out McGuire’s online events page for information and registration at mcguiresirishpub.com.

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Get K.R.I.T. You got your start and entered the rap scene with mixtapes. What are differences for you between the two formats from a production standpoint?

Well in the beginning we would rap over other people’s instrumental. It was full of a lot of freestyle. For me, it became more beneficial to rap over my own beats, so that if the record took off, it would be my original instrumental. The only thing that made it a mixtape in my mind was giving it away for free. But then they became more like albums as far as quality and cohesiveness. Trying to compete with major label albums became a concern. So I went with the album format to do my own stuff.

In Cadillactica, you have created your own world of which you are the king. What are some of the themes you deal with in that album?

Cadillactica for me was about showing growth as an artist and musician. I got to work with other musicians and not sample so much, but rather make the music that others would want to sample. I wanted to see how far I could take my genre of music. I wanted to dive deep creatively, so I created a planet. Then it went further, because I wanted to create life on this planet and talk about what life is like on that planet. You can tell all that by the energy on the album and how the songs shift and grow. I find my purpose as the album goes and I prove myself and get overwhelming confidence. It may come off arrogant or egotistical but it’s when you’re young and you want to get your own that you can dive deep sonically and topically. I wanted to transcend genre and time, even if you only find one song that makes you feel a certain way.

You’ve worked with people like Wiz Khalifa and Rico Love. Who else would you like to work with?

To do an album with Outkast as a whole would be amazing. Death Cab for Cutie, Coldplay, Adele, Al Green—I’d love to work

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The thinking man’s rapper, Big K.R.I.T., comes to Pensacola on March 7. Josh Newby talks with him about his influences, his style and what fans can expect.

with them. I want a song with Scarface.

Even Pharrell and Kanye would be dope. I want to explore a lot of different genres. Music as a whole, when it’s quality, can say something and is powerful.

Everyone can become a fan of anything if it speaks to them, as long as there’s passion.

Everyone loves rock. A lot of people love blues, so I sample a lot of that grit and passion which exists not to get radio play, but to speak to people. I just want to make songs, not fit in the mold that’s already out there. Working with Coldplay or Adele will challenge me as a musician and lyricist. I want to see how far I can take this.

You’ve been dubbed the thinking man’s rapper. How do you feel about that?

I appreciate that. My lyrics are never punch line driven or reliant on similes or metaphors. I want to say things that make you sit back and think, even if you don’t really like the song or it rubs you the wrong way. I talk about race, politics and government because of where I’m from in the South; music was the only voice I had.

What can people expect from your show on March 7? What vibe do you like to create?

Energy. Passion. I’m known for energy.

Just enjoy yourselves in that experience.

Music should be more than just a record; it should be something that communicates to them and to me. I’m rapping to them and they’re rapping to me. I believe what I’m saying and I convey that when I’m performing. I feed off the crowd and I hope they’re just as excited as I am. Enjoy yourself.

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Official Gallery Night Guide

{March 20}

Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Gallery Night Friday, March 20 from 5 to 9 pm, with Palafox and Government street closures continuing until midnight. This edition falls on the first day of spring and a warm, breezy night on the town is in order for the perfect celebration.

Stop in to the art galleries throughout Downtown and take in the sounds of live music in the streets. You can also find the work of plenty of local artists 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. Street closures are sponsored by Stella Artois.

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KEEP YOUR HEAD UP A CONVERSATION WITH ANDY GRAMMER ABOUT HIS UPCOMING MARCH 6 SHOW AT THE VINYL.

BY JOSH NEWBY You’re known for riding the line between soul and pop.

Tell me about mixing those two genres.

I do like to ride that line. I mean, what is pop? I have pop sensibilities because I like to write hooks. I do like to mess with those sounds, but often pop comes with a thin lyric and sonic connotation. There’s a lot of things I like about pop though. The aura of Magazines or Novels is a cocktail of something meaningful that also grabs your attention.

There were three years between your two albums.

Tell me about your process and what changed during that time.

A lot of those years were on tour. I was blessed and able to tour around the country. When I went to write the second album, there was more honesty. When you introduce yourself to someone, you don’t share everything or show all your cards right away. That was my first album for me. The second album is more like a conversation between close friends.

Who are some of your inspirations?

I very much admire piano rock, like Coldplay, Billy Joel and One Republic.

Then there’s the guitar guys like John Mayer. Falling deeply in love with hip-hop rounded me out. Lauryn Hill was huge for me. Lupe Fiasco and Kanye too.

What is the difference for you between EPs and albums?

The advantage is you get music out there [with an EP]. When you’re touring an album, maybe some really awesome things occur to you, and if you wait to release them until your next album, they may not be in the same vein as what you want to put out there. You get a song across the line in a way it may not have. But I do still like a group of material. A single for me isn’t as meaningful. If you’re going to come see my show, I think it’s cooler to get involved in more than just one song. That’s my favorite part of my fans: they know the words to all my songs and can party hard for an hour and a half instead of just waiting for one song.

What can people expect from your show on March 6? What vibe do you like to create?

You go to a show for a lot of different reasons. You go to an indie show or metal show for different reasons.

I think you come to my show to be happy. Hopefully you leave more psyched than you came. I’ve never been the guy to wallow in self-pity; I want people to freak out with me a little bit. In general I try to keep a happiness about me. My albums are happy in spite of a bunch of stuff going on. There’s a noble quality there. So songs can be serious, but still upbeat.

What does the future hold for you?

We’re going out on this tour. It’s really exciting that the song “Honey, I’m Good” is doing really well on the radio right now. So hopefully fans will see a lot more of me. Hopefully that’ll open up some opportunities for me and my fans.

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

By Josh Newby.

CHAPPIE RELEASE DATE: March 6 CAST: Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Dev Patel UNFINISHED BUSINESS RELEASE DATE: March 6 CAST: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Tom Wilkinson What I got from the preview: Vince Vaughn plays himself if he owned a small business that had two employees and had to travel to Germany to close a deal and while there got involved with economic summits, peace rallies and sex romps. It looks like your typical party movie, with some charming leads thrown in to better its chances at the box office.

Most notable for: Dave Franco (Baby Franco as my wife calls him during her hour-long monologues about why he’s so great) is finally getting the billed role he deserves. Other than that, this movie seems about as dull as your typical central European fetish party.

Unqualified critical observation: I chuckled a few times during the preview, and will likely see this movie at the behest of my less Chappie-enthusiastic friend(s). I expect to enjoy myself when surrounded by laughing, drunk strangers, but it’s probably not the type of movie I would appreciate by myself.

CINDERELLA RELEASE DATE: March 13 CAST: Hayley Atwell, Lily James, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett What I got from the preview: You know the story. A step-daughter relegated to servitude must complete her chores and enlist the help of woodland creatures if she’s going to make it to the ball in time to win her prince. All manner of shoe-size-related deception occurs afterward before the two can live happily ever after.

Most notable for: It is not notable that a previously animated fairytale is getting the reallife treatment. It is also not notable that this will likely dominate the box office for several weeks. (Who am I to stand in the way of a new generation enjoying a timeless classic?)

This movie’s only saving grace, in my opinion, is the presence of Helena Bonham Carter, known for playing dark and malicious characters, as the Fairy Godmother.

Unqualified critical observation: I won’t see it. The story of Cinderella has never appealed to me in any of its myriad forms, but that’s not to say this won’t be a perfectly adequate matinee-type experience.

What I got from the preview: Anderson Cooper starts off the trailer by telling us a story that’s been told a dozen times—in the future, nations are protected by a robotic, oppressive police force.

One such robot, Chappie, is stolen and uploaded with new software causing him to think and feel for himself and slowly discover the facts of human nature and culture.

A mulleted Hugh Jackman is not happy, though, and leads the world’s armies in a fight against the lovable Chappie. Let’s hope Chappie learns how to love before he is inevitably destroyed.

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Most notable for: Neil Blomkamp (District 9) has made a name for himself making serious—and seriously fun—sci-fi. Let’s just forget Elysium ever happened and enjoy this big-budget thinker.

Unqualified critical observation: I got chills during the trailer. When Chappie rises up from the ashes as explosions go off around him and says, “I am consciousness, I am discovery, I am Chappie,” I felt like I was Chappie. In a way, we are all Chappie, minus the machine gun arms and ability to scale tall buildings in a single bound.

DIVERGENT: INSURGENT RELEASE DATE: March 20 CAST: Shailene Woodley, Miles Teller, Theo James, Naomi Watts, Kate Winslet What I got from the preview: This sequel to last year’s young adult Divergent features our hero continuing to rebel against the oppressive government that would have her give up her individuality. This trailer for a modern-day repackaging of Ayn Randian principles featured lots of moments that made little sense to me, presumably because I didn’t read the books. As the preview wore on for a schlocky 65 seconds, I became more and more okay with passing this series over completely.

Most notable for: The second entry in the poor man’s Hunger Games/The Giver series features an expanded cast and seemingly better special effects, perhaps elevating it above the first one’s mediocrity.

Unqualified critical observation: You don’t have to be Katniss Everdeen or Hermione Granger—or even Bella Swan—to figure out that I’m not a fan of this series, which prominently features pedestrian observations about gender, politics and industry that would be mere side notes in better stories. The young adult genre has worn ineffective and this tale certainly isn’t the one to revive it.

GET HARD RELEASE DATE: March 27 CAST: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie, T.I. What I got from the preview: A millionaire stockbroker played by Ferrell is convicted of fraud and a host of other white-collar crimes. Before beginning his sentence at San Quentin, he turns to Hart’s hardened criminal character for physical and psychological jail preparation. If headed up by, say, Bradley Cooper and Don Cheadle and directed by Ron Howard, this same plot could easily be a Sundance winner.

Most notable for: One of the funniest men of last decade teaming up with one of the funniest men from this decade.

Unqualified critical observation: Its crass, easy title notwithstanding, I am looking forward to this playful, fish-out-of-water bit that may just feature some race-based societal commentary (but probably not). Ferrell’s wide-eyed, earnest, childlike schtick will never grow old and Hart is at his funniest when he’s screaming about stereotypical black culture.

Also, Alison Brie is more talented than most of the other actresses that have made the TV-to-film transition much earlier in their career. T.I. is thrown in because he’s presumably still trying to gain street cred. If this movie is half as funny as the cast’s best ventures, I’ll be happy. downtowncrowd.com Mar 2015

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Word on the Street Pensacola Cinema Art Brings Film Showings to Downtown

Last month Pensacola Cinema Art began hosting film screenings in the Voices of Pensacola building at 117 E. Government St. For now the small theater will host one screening per night on Fridays and Saturdays, and admission is $10 and includes popcorn and a water. Doors open at 6:30 pm and showings begin at 7 pm. For more information visit pensacolacinemaart.com.

The newest place to grab a cup of joe Downtown is Fosko Coffee Barre, located next to Vinyl at 8 Palafox Place. Along with traditional coffee, tea and espresso drinks, Fosko offers its signature Fosko Coffee Barre “fit” frappe, which packs in flavor with less sugar. & Pure Barre Now Just next door is Pure Barre, a fitness center that Open combines pilates, yoga and ballet. Busy parents can even drop kids off at Fosko Kid’s Service, which will watch them for up to two hours while parents sip a latte or get in a workout.

PMA Call to Artists for Sculpture Garden

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is accepting applications for the Museum’s Sculpture Garden.

The goal of the Sculpture Garden Call to Artists is to bring recognition to local artists and to increase the diversity of art on display at the Pensacola Museum of Art. The Museum recognizes that for conceptual art to become more accessible to the public, its increased presence must be encouraged in Downtown Pensacola. The Museum aims for the Garden’s exhibitions to act as a catalyst for this cultural movement. The first display will be installed by late summer/ early fall 2015. Submissions are currently being accepted. Submission is open to all artists and all forms of art. The artwork/installations submitted are encouraged to be conceptual, experimental, and large-scale, incorporating the space of the Garden into the composition and display. Contact Chelsea Voss, cvoss@pensacolamuseum.org or 432.6247, for more information and application.

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Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival March 7-8 Head to the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds March 7 and 8 for a historically good time. See fabulously costumed characters, meet royalty, and experience armored combat jousting with combatants from the History Channel’s Full Metal Jousting. There will also be entertainment including magicians, jugglers, jesters, firebreathers and gypsy dancers.

There will also be plenty of pirate fun, celebrating the maritime history of the Gulf Coast. This family friendly event will be going on from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for children. For tickets and more information visit gcrf.us.

Ice Flyers 2014-2015 Season The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers are back at the Pensacola Bay Center for thrilling ice hockey. For more information call 432.0800.

March 13 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths March 14 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths March 20 vs. Louisiana IceGators March 21 vs. Louisiana IceGators March 22 vs. Huntsville Havoc ABC Beverage Tasting at Atlas Oyster House March 5 Atlas Oyster House presents the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester will feature handcrafted beers, featured spirit brands, and now cocktails with beverage director Josh Goldman, 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 March 5

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class will feature botanical gins from around the world. Reservations are required. Call 516.2324 to reserve a seat.

City Trolley Tour March 3, 5 All aboard the Snowbird Express for a narrated tour of historic Downtown Pensacola. Tours depart from the Visit Pensacola Visitors Information Center and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am and 2 pm only. Reservations are required, as seating is limited. For more information call 941.2876.

Monster Jam at the Pensacola Bay Center March 6-7 Climb in your trucks and start your engines, Monster Jam is coming to Pensacola Bay Center March 6-7! As one of the country’s premier live motorsport events, Monster Jam features the biggest, baddest monster trucks in the business going at it in bone-crushing races and freestyles.

Despite the menacing names of the trucks, the scene at Monster Jam is decidedly friendly —

each event features a “Pit Party” where fans get the chance to score autographs and memorabilia from drivers known for their humble generosity.

Performances are at 7:30 pm on Friday and 2 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $25, $28 and $33 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center Rodizio Grill Box Office or at pensacolabaycenter. com.

Bayou Hills 5K, 10K and One Mile Kids Run March 7 Race the Bayou Hills Run for great views, challenging courses, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Fun-seeking families and serious runners alike take to the streets of Pensacola for the Bayou Hills Run, a 10K, 5K and One Mile Kids Run on Saturday, March 7, winding through East Hill and along Bayou Texar. Prizes are awarded in 16 age categories for men and women, and there will be food, fun and more for the after race party. To register and for more information visit bayouhillsrun.org.

Dateline Downtown Art of Fashion – Spring Fashion & Derby Fun March 11 Fashionistas throughout Pensacola are invited to the 10th Annual Art of Fashion on Wednesday, March 11 from 11 am to 1 pm at New World Landing. Art of Fashion is a Kentucky Derby themed luncheon, fashion show and auction of art, health, beauty and fashion products and services to benefit Covenant Hospice’s unfunded and non-reimbursed programs such as children’s support, bereavement services and indigent care. Don’t forget your hat—the best one wins a prize! Proceeds from the Art of Fashion support Covenant Hospice’s mission to increase quality time, because every moment is a memory in the making. Tickets are $35 prior to March 11 and $40 at the door. Tables of ten are available for $350. This event sells out each year so get your tickets soon! To purchase tickets call 438.9714 or visit eventsatcovenant.org/artoffashion.

Friday the 13th Haunted Tours – Voices of Pensacola March 13 Join UWF Historic Trust as they haunt Downtown Pensacola Friday, March 13 on Friday the 13th Haunted Tours. Try your luck at 7, 7:45, 8, 8:45, 9 and 9:45. Tickets are $10/adults and $5/children 12 and under. For more information contact Wendi at wdavis4@uwf.edu or 595.5985. No reservations required. Tickets available on nights of the tours at the Voices of Pensacola, 117 East Government Street.

38th Annual McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run March 14 Join thousands of runners, walkers and revelers at America’s largest prediction run at the 38th annual McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run. This raucous race begins and ends at McGuire’s Irish Pub and will be held at 9 am Saturday, March 14. Participants guess how long they will take to complete the 3.1 mile certified course and prizes are awarded for speed as well as closest times. The after party will include food, beverages, music and fun and will last until noon. Early registration is $30. For more information visit mcguiresirishpub.com.

Women of Power Conference and Luncheon March 14 The Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce (GCAACC) will present its Inaugural Women of Power Conference on March 14 at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel. The host of this great event will be “Sonshine” with

Magic 106.1. The month of March marks the celebration of Women’s History Month and the conference aims to provide a unique opportunity for professional women of the Gulf Coast region to reconnect, to rejuvenate, and to be inspired.

This event will highlight two panels of women who are some our local community’s top pillars. Special guest and keynote speaker will be American film and television actress/producer, businesswoman Vivica A. Fox. Tickets can be purchased from the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, online at gcacc.info or by calling 438.3993.

Blue Angels Practice March 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 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.

Screening of Food Chains at West Florida Public Library March 24 Come for a free screening of the documentary Food Chains, Tuesday March 24 at 6 pm at the West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring Street.

From Eva Longoria and Eric Schlosser, producer of Food Inc. and Fast Food Nation, comes a powerful and shocking expose about what feeds our country. This powerful true story of one small group of workers overcoming corporate greed to end slavery and abuse in America’s fields will inspire you to demand your food be fair. For more information email panhandlefairfoodalliance@gmail. com or call 474.1495.

Cooking with Chef Irv March 25 Enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and Wine Pairing at Jackson’s Steakhouse with Chef Irv Miller. For the March 25 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Sustainable Seafood.” 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. downtowncrowd.com Mar 2015

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Kevin James at the Saenger Theatre March 12 Kevin James is a producer, co-writer, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper and the upcoming Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene before rising to fame as the star and executive producer of the CBS hit The King of Queens. See James live at the Saenger Theatre March 12 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $39.50, $49.50 or $65 and are available at the Saenger Theatre box office or pensacolasaenger.com.

Visiting Artist Show at Blue Morning Gallery March 1-28 A Visiting Artist Show featuring the works of Dharbinder Singh Bamrah will be on hand at Blue Morning Gallery from March 1-28. Bamrah is world renowned for capturing the spirit of African wildlife in his work. Bamrah, born in Kenya and raised in India and the UK, began skipping school at age 14 to spend time in central London galleries and museums. An article about the massacre of a herd of elephants in Africa, butchered for their tusks, inspired him to paint wildlife. After becoming a full time artist at age 24, he exhibited and sold paintings all over the world, raising and donating tens of thousands of dollars to wildlife preservation. Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Place. Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 am-5 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am-8:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30-4 pm. For information, call 429.9100 or visit bluemorninggallery.com.

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PMA Presents Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad Through April 4 The Pensacola Museum of Art Presents Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad, a collection of 49 paintings, etchings and drawings by painter and printmaker, Joseph Holston. These works capture the remarkable courage and determination of individuals during this period of American history. The exhibition consists of four movements that track the moments lived along the journey of the underground railroad and the powerful instinct toward freedom; the unknown world, living in bondage, the journey of escape, and the color in freedom. Color in Freedom will be on display through April 4. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

UWF Music Department Presents Music Hall Artist Series Guest Jamie Van Eyck March 2 On Monday, March 2 at 7:30 pm, the University of West Florida Music Department will present Jamie Van Eyck, mezzo soprano, as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 at the UWF Main Campus in Pensacola. The performance will feature works by Debussy, Poulenc and Bernstein. Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for UWF faculty and staff and non-UWF students and $5 for high school students. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact the CFPA Box Office at 857.6285.

RadioLive March 5 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 featured Gerhard, Louise Mosrie and Cliff Eberhardt. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

PLT Presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown March 6-8, 12-15 Though considered a “good man” by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor can his friend, Lucy, catch a glance from the young piano-playing Schroeder, her crush. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings, before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm. Sunday Matinee is at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices are $14 - $30. For tickets, call the PLT Box Office at 432.2042. Tickets are also available online at pensacolalittletheatre.com or at the PLT Box Office at 400 S. Jefferson St. Improvable Cause March 7 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing March 7 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.

Pensacola Symphony Presents Don Quixote March 7 Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Don Quixote, a Masterworks Series concert at the Saenger Theatre at 8 pm, March 7. This concert will feature cellist Scott Kluksdahl. Musical selections will include Strauss’ Don Quixote and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “Italian.”

Tickets range from $22-$84 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

Blue Monday at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante March 9 Blue Monday is Jazz Society of Pensacola’s “Blues” night at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, and the March 9 edition will feature the band Shades. 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. Join the Jazz Society of Pensacola at this event and admission is free. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

Jazz Gumbo at Phineas Phogg’s March 16 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 band Danger. 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.

Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Presents Bard Battles Combat Camp March 16-17; 30-31 For two days in March, students can join members of the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company to explore the world of Shakespeare’s fights—from insult to (stage) combat.

Shakespeare’s plays teem with word play, insults, and altercations, and campers will explore the situations, language, and techniques to bring these battle and brawls to ferocious life. If you ever wanted to call someone a flap-eared knave and then (pretend to) slap him this camp is for you! Registration is now open for Bard Battles Combat Camp. Students ages 12-17 can register.

Two camps are offered: March 16 & 17 for Santa Rosa County students and March 30 & 31 for Escambia County students. Home school and virtual school students are welcome to register for either session. Camp will meet at Tower East, 1010 N. 12th Ave., Suite 211 from 9 am to 4 pm both days. Tuition is $85, and campers will need to pack a lunch. More information is available at setsco.org/classes-and-camps.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Russian Spectacular March 28 Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Russian Spectacular, a Masterworks Series concert at the Saenger Theatre at 8 pm, March 28. This concert will feature pianist Ilya Yakushev.

Musical selections will include Rimsky-Korsakov, Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Tickets range from $22-$84 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Saenger Theatre March 29 “Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular

Ar t · Music · Theatre MGM movie. Set in Oregon in 1850, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers tells the story of a young bride Milly’s plan to civilize and marry off her rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage, which backfires when the brothers kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical, and it will be brought to life on the Saenger stage March 29. Tickets start at $48 and are available at the Saenger Theatre box office or pensacolasaenger.com.

Artel Call to Artists: For the Love of Brownsville The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), in partnership with Lamar Advertising & Artel Gallery, is proud to bring urban art to the Brownsville area. Our goal is to plant a seed of pride within the community by creating an outdoor urban art gallery throughout the Brownsville area. This art gallery will display large-scale images from local artists and will become an ongoing gallery. The theme of this year’s competition is For the Love of Brownsville.

We need artists to create a work which shows a loving, artful and united side of the Brownsville Community. All artwork should show a thriving side of the community that is working hard to improve itself through loving arts and their Love for the Brownsville Community. Drop off deadline is Friday, April 10, 10 am - 4 pm at Artel Gallery. Submissions will be juried by a panel of artists, business leaders and community leaders.

All accepted submissions will be on display during the festival Saturday, April 25, noon – 4 pm (3300 Mobile Highway). For more information, a detailed call for entries or check-in forms, call 432.3080 or visit artelgallery.org.

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.

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PMA Presents OBJECT: Sculptures, Prints & Drawings by Michael Boles Through April 18 The works in this exhibition include sculptures, ink-jet prints, and drawings by Michael Boles spanning the past ten years. Boles has been a prolific and active member of Pensacola’s art community since 1980. He is a Professor of Art at Pensacola State College’s Switzer Center for Visual Arts and has won numerous local and regional awards. Additionally, his works are on display in many private collections throughout the United States and Europe. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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 March 6-7: The Red Field, Grand Theft Audio March 13-14: Big Jim Brown & the Speed Kings, Ben Loftin Band March 13-15: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration March 20-21: The Modern Eldorados March 27-28: Bad Habits, Banana Republic 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.

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March 1: Bone Thugs N’ Harmony, Band of Saints, CUTTHROAT March 4: Senses Fail 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Kublai Khan, Vagrants, Malice at the Palace March 6: Andy Grammar, Alex & Sierra, Paradise Fears, Rachel Platten March 7: Big K.R.I.T. March 8: Generationals, Rose Quartz March 11: Wacka Flocka Flame, DJ Whoo Kid, Ben G. March 13: Surfer Blood, Turbo Fruits, Dinosaur Daze March 21: Five-Eight “Weirdo” 20th Anniversary Tour, lowelectric, Heavy Kid March 22: Tribal Seeds, The Movement, Leilani Wolfgramm March 24: The Original Wailers, Heritage March 25: ATMOSPHERE: Welcome to Florida Tour with Special Guests Prof, DeM, AtlaS & DJ Fundo

March 27: Big Lo – Umbrellas & Green Olives Album Release Show March 29: The Rebirth of Love Jones—A Fusion of Poetry, R&B and Old Skool Hip Hop

DTC QUIZ

What is the name of Andy Grammer’s current album?

Prize: Tickets to PLT’s “G.I. Jukebox.”

Deadline to enter is March 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.

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Richard Steinert Artistic Director

Pensacola Cultural Center March 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2015 · 7:30 p.m.

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