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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Rick Outzen

COLUMNS

3 WINNERS & LOSERS 4 OUTTAKES

33 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 35 LAST WORD

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administration and school board has had a rough 45 days. First, the bungled investigation of a sex assault at Tate High School.

Followed by the IN investigative report that revealed discipline and other problems at the district’s prized turnaround school, Warrington Middle. Last week, a music teacher was arrested for allegedly molesting a female student, and an elementary teacher failed to report to law enforcement a child turning over marijuana until after school. The new district mascot has become the ostrich.

MICHAEL RICHARDSON The Gulf Coast Chorale has been very fortunate to have Michael Richardson as its artistic director for the past 15 years. In addition to being an outstanding director, he is also an accomplished composer and arranger, with many of his works widely published, recorded and performed internationally. Richardson has announced that this will be his final season. He has been a tremendous asset to the cultural fabric of this area.

EMERALD COAST UTILITIES AUTHORITY The shutdown of the Main Street Sewage Treatment Plan began on April 25. ECUA Board dedicated the new, $316-million Central Water Reclamation Facility, the largest public works project in the history of Escambia County, this past fall, and is ready to completely switch all flow to it.

According to projected plans, the anticipated timeframe for dismantling the facility, which was originally designed and constructed in 1937, is approximately nine to 12 months, once the Authority’s Board awards the winning contractor bid this Spring.

MATT GAETZ The state representative, whose district covers the southwest corner of Santa Rosa County, isn’t winning high marks for responding to his constituents. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Lane Lynchard thought he had an agreement with Gaetz to preserve the county’s ability to regulate the gun range in his district, but he can’t get him to return his calls. An Okaloosa County delegation attended a committee meeting to protest changes to pre-trial programs, only to be called out by Gaetz after the meeting.

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BROWNSVILLE In 2007, Brownsville Middle School was closed. Four years later, it sits abandoned, dragging down the value of the surrounding properties. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas refused last November a $500,000 offer by Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, thinking he had a $1 million proposal coming from Diversity Program Advisors. That offer was withdrawn last week, when Habitat for Humanity decided not to purchase 10 acres of the land from DPA. When will the School Board develop a plan for its excess property?

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GRUDGE POLITICS Andrew Jackson brought Pensacola and the Florida territory into the United States. For about nine months in 1821, the general served as the military governor of Florida. His residence was where Blazzues stands today.

I’m convinced that over that brief time, Jackson left an indelible mark on Pensacola politics that has become attached to the very DNA of the city.

No one knew better how to hold a grudge than “Old Hickory,” and Pensacola politics has long been based on attacking people, not debating issues.

Jackson’s chief political rival was John Quincy Adams. In the presidential election of 1824, the general won a plurality of electoral votes but failed to get a majority.

When the election was sent to the House of Representatives, Speaker Henry Clay despised Jackson and supported Adams, leading to Adams being elected President.

Adams rewarded Clay by naming him his Secretary of State, which Jackson later called a “corrupt bargain.”

The rematch in 1828 was vicious. The mud was slung in every direction, and no one went unscathed. Adams’ supporters attacked Jackson’s wife, who wasn’t legally divorced from her first husband when she married Jackson, and his military career, which included the execution of deserters and massacres of Indian villages.

Jackson’s supporters fired back with an accusation that Adams had pimped out his American maid to the Czar when Adams was the Minister to Russia. Adams was accused of bringing gambling into the White House, which turned out to be a billiards table and chess set.

The election was won by Jackson, 178 electoral votes to Adams’ 83, but the strain of the campaign was too much for Rachel

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Jackson, who died before he was sworn into office. Was the victory worth the loss?

Andrew Jackson is the patron saint for Pensacola politics. Facts don’t matter when it comes to Pensacola issues. It’s the whisper campaign, the half-truths and attacks on some misstep that happened long ago that is used to win. The unlucky ones are those who didn’t have a family lawyer expunge their adolescent misdeeds or a friendly deputy or judge who looked the other way.

And, of course, the trick is to do it anonymously and do it before the other side comes after your candidate. It’s grade school tactics. You punch first and count on the teacher seeing your target strike back. The target gets punished, while the instigator laughs.

Fortunately, the power of the personal attack has waned over the past six years.

Incumbent Ron McNesby’s dirty tricks brigade tried to smear upstart David Morgan in the 2008 Escambia County sheriff ’s race, just as the McNesby crew had done in 2004 against John Powell. Morgan prevailed.

Voters are smarter. They actually care about issues and want answers. In the world of attack dog politics, issues never get discussed and nothing ever changes.

Since the Community Maritime Park referendum vote in September 2006, Pensacola voters have shown that they aren’t happy with the status quo. The mud slinging politics of the past two centuries is no longer acceptable.

It’s the letting go of the politics of our past that’s the greatest sign that Pensacola is ready to be a leader along the Gulf Coast.

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MISSING PAPA BEAR Daughters honor father lost in Deepwater Horizon explosion

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heir father, Blair Manuel, wasn’t supposed to be on the Deepwater Horizon rig when it exploded the night of April 20, 2010. A year later, his three daughters, Kelli Manuel Taquino, 36, Jessica Manuel Manchester, 31, and Ashley Manuel, 29, still search for closure.

On the anniversary of the explosion, a family friend has arranged for the daughters to fly by helicopter over the well site.

For them, it isn’t a time to point fingers or talk about lawsuits. They want to honor and remember the man who took them whitewater rafting, sang Doobie Brothers songs with them in the car and treated them to dinner whenever he came home to Lafayette, La. after working offshore.

“I miss his phone calls, his laugh and just hanging out with him,” said Kelli Taquino.

The father of Kelli, Jessica and Ashley was known on the rigs as “Papa Bear.” Manuel was engaged to marry Melinda Becnel of St. Amant, La. last summer. It was Becnel’s grandson who gave him the nickname “Bear” because he had trouble saying “Blair.” His coworkers turned it into “Papa Bear.”

Manuel, 56, worked for M-I Swaco, a Houston-based supplier of drilling fluid systems, as a “mud engineer,” a nickname for the drilling fluids engineer who is responsible for ensuring the properties of the drilling fluid, also known as drilling mud, are within designed specifications. He was one of the 11 men killed in the explosion on the floating

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oil drilling platform 48 miles off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.

April 20, 2010 was to be a momentous day for BP and the 126 riggers, contractors and support personnel on the rig. Manuel and others were busy setting the cement seal at the well head, which was 5,000 feet below the water’s surface. Once the seal was set the Deepwater Horizon floating rig would move on. The exploratory well would become a full production well.

What haunts his family is that Manuel wasn’t supposed to be on the rig that day.

He was due to be off the weekend before the accident, but something happened with his replacement and he agreed to stay until April 20.

The day of the explosion the mud engineer was set to leave at 5 p.m. but had to stay a little longer because of problems with the well tests. The well passed positive pressure tests, but there is evidence that it may not have passed crucial negative pressure tests. Significant pressure discrepancies were observed in at least two of these tests, which were conducted just hours before the explosion.

Anchor-handling tugboats battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. / photo courtesy of the US Coast Guard “Dad would have called,” thought the girls. He would have known how anxious they all were. He would have called. But Manuel never did. By Friday, April 23, the Coast Guard announced it was calling off the search. All 11 men were pronounced dead.

In the weeks and months that followed, Kelli and her sisters avoided the news. “Every time she turned on the TV or read the newspaper that was what it was all about, so we all shied away from the TV or newspaper for awhile,” said Kelli. She hated how the capping of the well drug out for so

What haunts his family is that Manuel wasn’t supposed to be on the rig that day. He was due to be off the weekend before the accident.

By 7 p.m. Blair had completed his work and was waiting for final clearance for him to leave. He talked on the phone with Kelli for about forty minutes, asking her to help him pass the time. Blair had tickets to the LSU Tigers weekend baseball series against Ole Miss.

Less than three hours later, a methane gas bubble erupted from the well head, rocketed up the drill pipe’s sheath and exploded on the deck of Deepwater Horizon. Blair was one of the 11 men that went missing.

For two days, the girls waited for news.

They placed their hopes on a missing lifeboat capsule. There were conflicting news reports about whether it was found. News from officials in Plaquemines Parish indicated that the missing capsule had been sighted and that the 11 workers were “safe and sound,” but that was later denied by the Coast Guard.

The thing that made the girls’ hearts sink was the thing that made it all so devastating.

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2010, the girls met President Obama at the White House along with nine other families of the 11 victims. Seated in the Red Room and the State Dining Room, the president went from table to table, meeting with each individual family.

“He expressed his sorrow,” said Kelli, “and told us ‘If there is anything I can ever do for you, my secretary has your name and number, you have ours, give us a call and we will take care of it.’”

The other highlight was this spring when LSU Coach Paul Mainieri met privately with Kelli and her husband Kyle before the home opener and presented them with a bat engraved with her father’s name.

Does Kelli think the helicopter ride to the well site will help give her and her sisters some closure? “We’re working towards that door, we might not ever get there, but who knows?” she said.

“I’ve learned from this tragedy to never take any time, day or person for granted. The only thing in life that you can bet on happening in life is the sun going up and the sun going down. Don’t sweat the small stuff, the laundry can wait.”

“The only thing in life that you can bet on happening in life is the sun going up and the sun going down. Don’t sweat the small stuff, the laundry can wait.”

—Kelli Manuel taquino long and felt that her father and the other 10 men were forgotten once the oil hit the beaches. They are still forgotten today.

“Everything comes back, but them,” she told The Daily Beast.

There have been two bright spots for the Manuel family in the past year. In June

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buzz PUTNAM VOUCHES FOR SEAFOOD Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam held on the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion at The Atlas Oyster Bar a roundtable discussion with community leaders. Putnam had just finished an appearance with Mayor Ashton Hayward on “Morning Joe” during which they touted the safety of Gulf seafood.

The Department of Agriculture has successfully negotiated a $20 million settlement from BP—$10 million for testing and $10 million for advertising and marketing our seafood.

“There are lots of pieces to the puzzle when it comes to this issue,” said Putnam, who served in Congress for 10 years prior to winning the commissioner post in 2010.

“There is the Feinberg/claim piece, the lawsuit piece and the seafood safety piece.

Seafood falls in our wheelhouse.”

Putnam said that his department has the best labs in the nation. “Other states sent us their samples to be tested in our labs.”

To date, 200 samples have been tested. Only 11 percent had even the minutest traces of oil. The $10-million grant will allow the testing to be expanded to 80 samples each month for the next three years.

“The science tells us that we have absolutely no reason to have any concerns about our seafood,” Putnam told the group. “We have the most tested seafood in the world.”

The problem for the state is public perception, according to Putnam. The health concerns about Florida seafood had died down during the holidays, but as the anniversary of the Deepwater explosion approached, his agency saw an increase in concerns.

Too early to know impact of oil spill on hatcheries

“Our research shows that closer to the water, the residents are less concerned about the seafood. It’s in the interior cities and the college towns (Tallahassee, Gainesville and Orlando) that we see the greatest concerns.

The Department of Agriculture did buy a full-page ad in USA Today to promote our seafood. It has created an online tutorial for restaurant workers to help them deal with questions from customers about seafood. They are developing a website on which the public can enter the tag number of the snapper that they bought and find out who caught it and where.

“The oil spill is our most recent body blow, but it’s not really the only blow our seafood industry has taken over the past few years,” said Putnam. “We’ve dealt with rising fuel prices, recession and the BP spill. It’s important we save this industry for this state.”

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, Ray Boyer of Maria’s Seafood and others expressed concerns about future seafood production. “If I was king for a day and had BP’s checkbook, I would establish a system of hatcheries for stock enhancement and renourishment,” said Putnam.

BP FRUSTRATION IN Publisher Rick Outzen sat on a panel at the University of West Florida regarding the BP disaster: what happened, what did we learn, and where are we now? The panel included Dr. Dick Snyder, director of the UWF Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation; Dr. Rick Harper, director of the Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development; Keith Wilkins, Escambia County’s deputy chief of neighborhood and community services; and Dr. Enid

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam declares seafood safe.

Sisskin, adjunct Professor at the University of West Florida, teaching Environmental Health and Environmental Toxicology.

“Frustration” was the word that Snyder believed best summed up his feelings about how the oil spill was handled. Without any BP, state or federal funding, he and his team collected water and sand samples, monitoring for invisible presence of crude oil. He pointed out that we know very little about the Gulf of Mexico because the federal government only spent a fraction of the funds on the Gulf that it spent researching and studying Chesapeake Bay, California coast line, Hudson River or Great Lakes.

There was very little baseline data on the marine life, currents and hatcheries.

Currently there are 26 projects by state universities on the Gulf that are funded by a grant from BP. Four projects are being conducted by UWF. “The good news is the oil is mostly gone,” said Snyder, who said that his samples have been getting non-detects since August. Bacteria have eaten a great deal of it, but what isn’t known is the impact on the plankton that feed on that bacteria and on the fish that feed on the plankton. While there are plenty of big fish now, we don’t know the impact on eggs, larva and juveniles.

Dr. Rick Harper said that the economic impact of the oil spill has rippled throughout our economy. “The distress is spread broadly,” he said. Of the state’s eight tourist regions, Northwest Florida is the only one solely dependent on the 10-12 weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. “We are the most seasonal economy in Florida,” said Harper. “Tourism is our largest taxable sector with its bed taxes and gross receipt taxes.”

While the loss of income is simple to calculate, the impact of the spill on companies’ balance sheets and values is much harder to do. To date, BP and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility have been unwilling to payout on those claims.

Keith Wilkins said that Florida is the only state without an onsite state coordinator at the Incident Command in Louisiana. Since Gov. Scott has put a moratorium on all out-of-state travel, DEP has not sent anyone over there, even though they have the funds to do so. The county has offered to send a person, but DEP has refused the request.

POLL SHOWS DOUBTS ABOUT SCHOOLS The public isn’t happy with the direction of the Escambia County public schools. Despite statements by school district officials that classrooms are safe, people are concerned about school safety.

The IN and Open Market Research, Inc. conducted on April 18 a survey of Escambia County residents on the direction of Escambia County public schools and safety in the classrooms. Only 16 percent of 390 surveyed felt the school district was going in the right direction. More than twice that percentage (35.4 percent) believed the district was going in the wrong direction.

When asked about school safety, nearly 46 percent of those surveyed were concerned about safety in the public schools—just 10.3 percent were satisfied with school safety.

At what level is the public most concerned about school safety?

High School: 25.6 percent Middle School: 16.4 percent Elementary School: 14.4 percent

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he fast food chain McDonald’s recently held a national hiring event that brought tremendous publicity to the company. The corporate goal was to hire 50,000 people in one day. In a poor economy plagued by prolonged recession and high unemployment, chances are high that high school students will not be the only ones to apply.

The McDonald’s hiring campaign is reminiscent of a bumper sticker that reads “I have a degree in the Liberal Arts…Do you want fries with that?”

Replace the phrase “liberal arts” with just about any other bachelor’s degree,

and the joke still works. As McDonald’s tries to shed its image as a provider of “McJobs,” educated workers are already relying on such jobs for their livelihood. In fact, nearly 25 percent of all workers in the service and retail industries are college educated, holding at least a bachelor’s degree—sometimes higher.

In the stack of applications for a fast food job are certain to be a new class of workers— the overeducated and underemployed.

Throughout the nation, vast numbers of people who were trained to do one job

are working in another field out of necessity, typically for less money. This group

of workers often has at least a bachelor’s degree yet is unable to find work in their chosen profession. Education may not be a necessary component for employment in the jobs they hold, and neither are livable

wages. Such workers may not make enough to repay college loans, pay their bills and buy food.

According to the Labor Department’s website, there is no accurate method to track the number for these underemployed workers “because of the difficulty of developing an objective set of criteria which could be readily used in a monthly household survey.” Buried in the nation’s unemployment statistics are these workers. They are not unemployed, but they are generally making less than they used to make prior to the economic collapse of 2008 and usually not nearly what they thought they would make after college.

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WORKING OUT OF FIELD

As company after company closed, downsized and laid-off its employees, many workers who were employed in specific trades found themselves out of a career.

As the economy continued to stagger, many took this opportunity to go to college or return for their master’s degrees. While this would be a logical step for those out of work, the economy never really recovered—at least to what it was before the “Great Recession” began.

Today, these workers are coming out of college with more competition but possibly fewer jobs.

Pensacola is not immune to this phenomenon. At nearly any restaurant in town, from McGuire's to Sluggo’s, a very educated staff is waiting to take your order. At local car dealerships, the salespeople may possess degrees in nursing and counseling.

Many factors figure into this situation, but there are no signs of this workforce dynamic changing anytime soon.

Economists and sociologists speak of a “new norm” for the American worker: unemployment high, wages low and prospects dim for a recovery to pre-recession status. For the college-educated worker, times have changed. No longer is a college education a guarantee of a successful life, as it was a few decades ago when degrees were less common. Today nearly one in every four people has a bachelor’s degree, and highpaying jobs are scarce.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with a college education have fared better during the economic downturn than those without. The unemployment rate is just less than five percent, compared to ten percent for high school graduates. While more college-educated workers are employed, the work they are doing may not be what they envisioned for themselves.

The Labor Department admits that tracking the statistical date for the underemployed worker is difficult. Much of the criteria that determines this status is subjective and in f lux. As employees have been asked to make financial sacrifices to maintain work, a person who held a strong job five years ago may find that the same job is less valuable or profitable today.

Adding to this problem is the vast number of workers who returned to college during the recession. For those who went to school and attained an advanced degree, in a market saturated with highly educated

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workers, meaningful work in one’s field is difficult to find.

Sarah Langdon holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois but currently works as a waitress.

Langdon was featured in the short documentary, “A Generation Lost in Space: Overeducated and Underemployed in America.”

In the film, Langdon questions her rationale for going to college.

“Why did I even bother?” Langdon asked. “Why did I go to school?

Why did I do any of this? Because it’s not paying off at all, and I don’t know if it will at this point.”

Langdon’s pessimism is not without warrant. For many graduates, the process of looking for work can be frustrating, depressing and demoralizing. The longer professionals are away from their field, the greater chance that their profession will change in ways they find difficult to adapt to. Without documented professional development, applicants appear to have fallen behind in their field and are automatically less competitive.

“I do less and less to change things every week just because I’m so frustrated,” says Langdon. “So maybe I will just settle into being a 50-year-old waitress…but I don’t want that.”

GETTING MORE DEGREES, NOT JOBS Until recently, Doug Moon fell into the 25 percent of retail employees with bachelor’s degrees. After earning his B.A. in English from the University of West Florida, Moon worked in a chain bookstore. While a degree in English may have helped when a customer needed a recommendation on the best Toni Morrison or Virginia Woolf novel, the degree was not a job requirement and did not net him higher pay than a high school graduate.

Besides working in a bookstore, with his degree, Moon cleaned cars for a rental company and held various jobs working on campus to support his endeavors while

continuing his studies and earning his master’s degree.

“Perhaps my problem during graduate school is that I never thought of my degree in terms of career, and I was so enamored of the academic community and of the work I was doing there,” said Moon. “I didn’t take advantage of all of the opportunities in school to figure out how to financially sustain that continued participation in those communities.”

Since earning his M.A. in English, Moon has been working as an adjunct instructor teaching literature and English Composition at UWF. Although many adjuncts work a considerable amount of hours and generally need an advanced degree to teach, these jobs are looked at as entry-level teaching jobs in the academy, paying only $2,000 per class. Categorized as part-time employees, many adjunct instructors easily work much more than 40 hours per week preparing for class, teaching, grading papers and meeting with students without benefits or union representation.

Despite all of this, working as an adjunct instructor is appealing to many for the experience alone.

Moon says that his ultimate career goal is to “eke out some earning by writing.” Still, he has a problem with the concept of a career.

Moon says that a career “suggests, if not a straight line, a line plotted in a purposeful course across a series of points. I’ve been busy drawing shapes between the lines.”

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Though Moon admits that there may be more opportunities for people with higher education outside of Pensacola, especially in the humanities, Moon says that this is just a starting point.

“Pensacola is a pretty early dot in the line.”

WANTING TO LIVE IN PENSACOLA

For Ayinde Hurrey, Pensacola was not the starting point but the destination.

Originally from New York City, Hurrey grew up in North Carolina, where he eventually attended college to study the fine arts. Hurrey holds a B.A. in Theater from North Carolina Central College and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Acting from the University of Florida.

“The good thing with an MFA is that it gives you awesome training in your field, but the one thing that is hard to teach is to how to keep your income coming after school.”

Hurrey moved to Pensacola nearly a decade ago and has been active in the art scene and the local community ever since, most notably with his help during the annual Kwanzaa celebrations that take place throughout Pensacola. Hurrey teaches African drums and dance and is the founder of HurreyUp Productions, a local theater company that produces plays with a focus on plays

by African-American playwrights or with African-American themes. His most recent productions were "The Dutchman" by Amiri Baraka and an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Othello."

Though Hurrey stays busy with a heavy teaching and performing schedule, money is often tight.

Hurrey spoke positively about his choice of study, but wished that there was more emphasis in school on how a graduate will make ends meet after graduation.

“You need to learn to survive, when times are good and when times are not so good.”

Hurrey has taught in New York, Gainesville and Pensacola, but survives largely through his own creativity.

“I’m constantly looking for the new project," said Hurrey. “I have to do that to stay relevant and be able to make a living.

“It keeps me creative, it keeps me fresher, keeps me looking for the new thing.”

Despite the possibility of a more secure line of work, Hurrey felt he had no choice in his field of study in college.

“I’d get bored with the 9-5,” said Hurrey. “I don’t think I could do it.”

Hurrey continues, “I’ve tried to do the other things, but this is all that makes me happy. Making an impact on the community through the arts, that’s all I want to do.”

During good economic conditions, survival as an artist has always been a struggle. During a recession, degree or not, times become even tougher.

“With the arts, you constantly have to keep fighting for what you love,” said Hurrey. “You’re always fighting for what you love, but there’s really no choice if you want to survive. You have to fight.”

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What many of the graduates tend to forget is that if they have trouble finding work, there are places to turn. Locally, Workforce EscaRosa’s one-stop career center is a place where those searching for a job—or a better job than what they have—can turn for career counseling, computer training and veteran’s services.

The one-stop career shop offers numerous programs to help potential workers find potential employers. These services are open to anyone in the community.

For college graduates looking for work, most colleges and universities have similar programs that are open to students and alumni alike. The University of West Florida is no exception.

Lauren Loeff ler is the Director of Career Services at the University of West Florida. The role of career services is to help students and alumni prepare for a career in their field and eventually find work. At the outset of the recession, the job market did not look promising. However, that might be turning around. According to Loeff ler, “more of our graduates are finding work at a faster pace than they were just a few years ago.”

Loeff ler explained that there is typically a six month turnaround between graduation and employment. Although the UWF Career Services could not offer statistics on their success rate, Loeff ler is confident in her department’s success.

“We know that our program’s working, and we know that they're [employers] hiring our students,” said Loeff ler.

To track success, Loeffler says her department relies on workers and employers relaying their experiences back to Career Services, which she admits is not as thorough as they would like. Nonetheless, Loeffler’s optimism about employers hiring graduates is with good reason. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, hiring for 2011 is expected to rise 19 percent from last year, including several new hires from a larger pool of interns for this year. Still, the unemployment rate is high, which makes grad school more appealing to those who have been unable to find work.

“Graduate student applications are up,” says Loeffler.

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The rise in applicants to graduate schools is part of a nationwide trend. UWF has recently begun an aggressive advertising campaign to attract more college graduates to UWF’s various graduate programs, as evidenced by numerous billboards throughout the area. While many find graduate school appealing for its potential career benefits, many have returned to school as a refuge from the economy.

“People apply because they’re unable to find work,” says Loeffler. “They think because they cannot find a job, ‘I’ll go to grad school.’” Loeffler says that this is where her department does a good deal of work. “We help them [potential grad students] apply, write their letters of intent, find internships and get real-world experience so that the student can have relevant work experience that will help them.”

Internships, a vital component of many graduate studies programs, are an opportunity for students to work in their field while still attending school. However, many working students find internships difficult because they can last several months and are

usually unpaid. Students living paycheck to paycheck, especially students with children or those working in the demanding service industry, often find it difficult to leave a job where they may take home $200 a night to work for no pay.

“It’s hard for people to break that cycle,” says Loeffler.

“We do have a lot of people who tell us that they simply cannot afford to give up their jobs waiting tables or bartending to take an unpaid internship.”

Another problem for those graduates looking for work in their field is that Pensacola still has a relatively small job market.

“In our local area, we have a lot of smaller business,” said Loeffler. “When they grow, they only grow by one or two employees.”

Small growth like this is hard for the recent college graduate, anxious to use the skills learned in school but with few job prospects on the horizon.

Loeffler adds that jobs requiring more technical experience than the average college graduate has are difficult to fi ll. “The jobs that employers are having trouble fi lling are very specific and usually require a special skill, foreign language or some unique skill.”

Besides specific technical or professional requirements, such unique skills or specific licenses, many unfi lled jobs have language requirements that the average American student is not prepared to handle.

Although unemployment rates are still high and will probably remain high for the foreseeable future, a college degree still has its benefits, no matter what the field.

If he had to do it over again, Moon said that he would “absolutely” choose the same degree and the same field of studies.

However, he might have done a few things a little different.

“I would definitely spend more time in college thinking about after college, advice which I brushed aside at the time.” Despite the low pay for the long hours teaching, preparing for classes, and grading papers for what may only be a little less than $10 an hour, Moon has no regrets and thinks of his degree as less of a ticket to financial success, but holds a higher value of his education.

“I don’t think any education speaks well enough for itself to entitle its owner to necessarily better work,” said Moon.

Sarah Langdon, the aspiring architect, felt the same, but answered with less enthusiasm.

“I probably still would have gone to college, even if I had known that things were

going,” said Langdon. “What else was I going to do?”

Ayinde Hurrey has a realistic, but optimistic outlook and—as for his choice to go to college—said he couldn’t imagine doing anything different. “I was so passionate about the performing arts,” said Hurrey. “I chose back then that I wanted to do this full time, and that’s what I’m doing. I’m happy with my choice and happy with my life.”

Hurrey’s advice to those considering college when the degree might not be enough is simple: “pick something you’re passionate about.” Hurrey, whose HurreyUp Productions is planning to offer two plays by August Wilson in the near future, offers realistic advice to anyone thinking about higher education.

"I think it’s important that you pick what you love and take the risk.

That’s exactly what I’m doing, and I wouldn’t change a thing,” says Hurrey. “It’s ok to pick something you’re passionate about—just be open for change.”

Scott Satterwhite is a freelance writer and teaches writing at Pensacola State College.

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INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS

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Sarah loves to talk, but sometimes

she gets carried away and interrupts other people. Her new friends in a new social group that meets at Sacred Heart are helping her learn and reinforce good social skills, and she is helping them as well. Sarah, Julia, Brad, Josh and Jesse, all ages 10 to 12, meet every Tuesday evening in Sacred Heart’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Department, for learning, conversational role-playing, problemsolving skills and games that help reinforce these skills.

These children are diagnosed with developmental delays, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD), Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and other learning disabilities that can hinder them from performing well in school and making friends. Since the children began meeting, Brad, for example, has learned to apologize immediately when interrupting someone and to wait until they are finished speaking before adding Kelton Huff man (foreground), Krissy Perry (R) and Casey Cowan. Krissy and Kelton created the to the conversation.

Krissy Perry and Kelton Huffman, group when they saw a need in the community. speech language pathologists at Sacred Perry and Huffman have built this Heart, are the creators of this social group. program from the ground up, pulling from Casey Cowan, Pediatric Rehab Aide, assists professional literature and creating fun with the group dynamics and helps track activities that reinforce good social skills how well each child demonstrates skills that these children will rely on for the rest during meetings. of their lives.

“I created the social-group experience “We saw a need in our community and in a previous setting and saw how beneficial it was during the time it existed,” says Perry. created this group that has allowed opportunities for these children to make friend“I wanted to recreate and expand on what I ships utilizing appropriate social skills that had already started. I teamed up with Kelton they will need for a lifetime,” says Huffman. and Casey, and it just grew from there.”

“All of the children are very affectionate and seek attention; they just need help in a few areas, such as learning how to be less self-centered and how to see things from another person’s perspective.”

The progress has been remarkable.

During the first session, the children were loud, disruptive and overwhelming, according to Perry. “We see improvements from week to week in their behaviors,” she said. “In fact, one mother reported that a month or two after her son started with the group, his math teachers approached her and asked, ‘What are you doing differently now? He’s not interrupting anymore, he's participating in class, and asking questions!’”

Activities are tailored, and the children receive individual therapy and plenty of one-on-one time with the pathologists. The children are involved in decision-making, too, so that they all have input on the fairest way to choose someone to lead a game. At the end of each meeting, a member from the group volunteers to share with the parents what the group did that evening.

To help the children make new friends, Perry created laminated cards that the children can put in their pockets to remind them of the kinds of appropriate questions to ask peers to gain more information about them. The group has been working to compile a list of appropriate questions for other people such as adults, parents and teachers. These lists will be turned into pocket-sized laminated cards, as well, so that the children have access to them when they aren’t in the group.

Huffman created a life-size game using the floor tiles and their social goals. If the children correctly answer a social question and practice the social skills taught, they advance a square. If they interrupt, do not make eye contact when speaking or listening, or leave their designated section of the floor, they move back a space. The first child to the finish line gets to choose the activity for the remainder of the session.

Sarah’s mom, Karen Baker, says she has been looking for some time for a group like this, and was considering driving to Mobile or Ft. Walton Beach when she heard Sacred Heart was starting a social group.

Pamela Dias, Josh’s mom, says he has been doing much better since attending the social group. “He’s doing better at making eye contact, and he’s now getting good conduct marks in school,” says Pamela.

Perry and Huffman want to give the children even more opportunities to practice their skills in other social situations. Last October, they took the group trick-or-treating to a few departments in the hospital to help them practice the new skills they learned.

They hope to possibly start a second group in the future for children ages 7 and 8.

“The kids are doing so well and enjoying it so much that it makes us want to do more for them because we see how beneficial it is,” says Kelton. “They are always asking, ‘What are we going to do next?’”

For more information about this social group, please call the Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation Department at 416-7343. info@inweekly.net

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health & wellness h&w profile HEALTH TALK: CHRIS HERR, OWNER AND OPERATOR, ANYTIME FITNESS | SPECIA L ADV ERTISING SEC TION | M A PRIL A RCH2011 2010

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Chris Herr This month, IN caught up with Chris Herr, new Owner of Anytime Fitness downtown. The Gulf Breeze native recently moved his family back to the area after working first in the health club industry and then as an equity trader until 2010.

Here, he tells us about his ties to the

community, the perks of working out at Anytime, changes he has in store for the gym and his beloved Auburn Tigers.

Fitness has the reputation of genuinely caring about their members and helping them achieve a healthy lifestyle.

IN: You’re a Gulf Breeze native, but we understand you’ve been away for awhile.

What brought you back?

HERR: My parents, Robin and Wendy Herr, moved to Gulf Breeze in 1983. After graduating from Auburn University, job opportunities moved me away from the area. I always wanted to bring my family back and raise my children here. The quality of life, family-oriented community and the beauty of the area is second to none.

IN: We’ve heard Anytime’s new boot camp class kicks butt. Tell us about it.

HERR: Our outdoor fitness boot camp class has been a great addition to Anytime Fitness. What’s special about our boot camp class is that we have built a group fitness class with a one-on-one personal feel. In this boot camp class, participants will find themselves doing a variety of exercises including bodyweight exercises, medicine balls, TRX trainers, Ropes, Bands, Sleds, etc. These work outs will help the mind and body become strong and feel energized all day long.

IN: What are some advantages to working out at Anytime?

HERR: There are many advantages to working out at Anytime Fitness. We are conveniently located downtown, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We offer a clean, well kept facility, with professional, well-educated trainers in a non-intimidating environment. Anytime

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IN: What changes, if any, do you have in store for the gym?

HERR: We have upgraded our staff to provide a high level of service and professionalism. We are currently in the process of building various programs

within the community to make Pensacola more health conscious and fit.

IN: What’s the best part of your job?

HERR: The best part of my job is being around motivated people every day and helping our members achieve a healthy lifestyle. I have watched my father overcome various health issues by being involved in a regular fitness program. Being able to promote health and wellness to the Pensacola community is very rewarding.

IN: What do you enjoy doing when you’re not at the gym?

HERR: When I am not at the gym I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys outdoors. I have a passion for fishing as well as Auburn football!

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Join Mandy Eubanks, certified Anusara Yoga Teacher on Mother’s Day weekend for a series of Anusara ® Yoga workshops that glorify the Creative Divine Mother energy known as Shakti. The yoga practice is an opportunity for everyone to dedicate their efforts to the divine feminine and joyfully celebrate and dance in her sprit. Bring a picture of someone who is a mother to you or an object that reminds you of the great mother to place on the front of your mat.

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Mother’s day is May 8. If you’re looking for a way to pamper that special woman in your life, consider the gift of massage. A luxurious one-hour massage is only $50, and gift certificates can be purchased from either Tarini Taylor (MA#54607) at 525-2916 or Sandra Sanford (MA#60661) at 291-5506.

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Support groups sponsored by Sacred Heart Surgical Weight Loss Center meet the first Tuesday of every month. Registered Dietician Leslie Bettencourt facilitates the meetings, which feature guest speakers and diverse topics of interest. The meetings are free and open to the community and are a great opportunity to interact with others who are interested in, or who have had, weight loss surgery.

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SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM 416-7000, sacred-heart.org Sacred Heart is a regional leader for high-quality, compassionate health care to children and adults in Northwest Florida. More than 600 primary and specialty physicians practice at Sacred Heart, a not-forprofit healthcare organization. Its main services include Sacred Heart Medical Group, a network of primary care physicians, a 24-hour Emergency Trauma Center, a Pediatric Trauma Referral Center and centers of excellence specializing in women’s health, cardiac care, orthopedics, cancer care and the care of children.

WEST FLORIDA HEALTHCARE 494-3212, westfloridahospital.com West Florida Healthcare is proud to offer the only local hospital featuring all private rooms. The West

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Florida campus also offers the area’s only comprehensive rehabilitation hospital and a mental health facility. Affiliated with HCA, the nation’s leading healthcare provider, West Florida provides services in cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency care, behavioral health, obstetrics and many other medical specialties.

Health Clubs and Weight Management ANYTIME FITNESS 100 S. Alcaniz St., 469-1144, anytimepensacola.com Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour fitness facility.

Cardio equipment includes Life Fitness treadmills, elliptical trainers, stair steppers and Expresso Bikes.

Strength training equipment includes Life Fitness machine weights, Hammer Strength plate loaded machines, dumbbells, free weights and benches.

A Functional Fitness Area has mats, workout balls, jump ropes and resistance bands. Personal trainers are available, and new members receive two free sessions. Call to schedule a tour or start a seven-day pass.

THE CLUB FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX 1230 Crane Cove Blvd., Gulf Breeze, 916-7946, theclubfamilysports.com The Club offers something for everyone, including an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, a 25 yard indoor pool, beautiful rubico tennis courts, a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center, and much more. Club staff and members develop life-long relationships that support your progress toward health, wellness and a balanced lifestyle.

FIXED ON FITNESS, INC. 554-1648, fixedonfitness.com Fixed on Fitness boot camp provides an ideal combination of personal training, accountability, camaraderie and hard work, which results in a dynamic approach to total fitness. Throughout the six weeks of boot camp, you are introduced to a variety of workout techniques, exercises and challenges. Each workout is different, so campers experience 24 new workouts. In addition, Fixed on Fitness prides itself on the personal touch that each client receives during boot camp.

Hypnotherapy LUMINOUS LIFE HYPNOTHERAPY 346-7865, luminouslifehypnotherapy.com Susan Dunlop, M.A., C.H.T., offers hypnosis as therapy for a variety of issues such as bereavement, relationship problems, divorce recovery, stress management, depression, phobias, negative habits, motivation, sleep problems, trauma, sports excellence, pain management and more. Dunlop is an internationally certified hypnotherapist trained in the United States by the American Academy of Hypnotherapy, the nation’s foremost hypnotherapy institute.

Women’s Health Services THE WOMEN’S GROUP 4900 Grand Drive, 476-3696, thewomensgroup.org The Women’s Group physicians and nurse midwife have a combined over 130 years of experience in gynecology and obstetrics. The Women’s Group offers adolescent gynecology, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, menopausal medicine, urinary incontinence, minimally invasive surgery, hormone replacement therapy and basic infertility. On-site ultrasounds, urodynamics and bone density studies are also available.

Skin Care DR. SCOTT MCMARTIN Medical Center Clinic, Dermatology and Laser Center, 8333 N. Davis Highway, 474-8386 Dr. Scott McMartin is a board certified dermatologist who practices general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of practice include skin cancer evaluation and treatment, light therapy for psoriasis and eczema, psoriasis laser therapy, laser tattoo removal, Botox therapy, and pulsed dye laser treatment for facial redness, blood vessels and inherited birthmarks. To schedule an appointment with Dr. McMartin, please call 474-8386.

SIMMI TAYLOR, LICENSED SKIN THERAPIST 10th Avenue Hair Design, 1000 E. Cervantes St., 433-5207 Simmi Taylor offers a variety of pampering treatments, including facials, body treatments and body waxing. Taylor uses the Pevonia product line, which is a member of the organic trade association, as well as honey with vitamin E and organic soy wax. Gift certificates are available.

DR. KEVIN WELCH Pensacola Office: Medical Center Clinic, Dermatology and Laser Center 8333 N. Davis Highway, 474-8386 Gulf Breeze Office: 2874 Gulf Breeze Parkway, 916-9969 kevinwelchmd.com Dr. Kevin Welch offers everything from skin creams to advanced laser and rejuvenation procedures. Popular treatments and services at the Dermatology and Laser Center include Thermage, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Photofacials, laser hair removal, Microdermabrasion and Silk Peels. The Skin Care Center offers high-end dermatology products, including Obagi products, Kinerase, Jane Iredale cosmetics, Tilley Hats and more. Services are also available at the Skin Care Center in Gulf Breeze.

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A SALUTE TO DIFFERENCE MAKERS Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Rita Marcilliat of Navarre High School as the Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2011.

She was selected from a field of 29 educators with three or less years of teaching experience who were honored at this event. The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce and the Optimist Club of Gulf Breeze presented Rita with a $1,000 Sara Caudell Scholarship.

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Seriously Smooth

Cultural Jazz Series Brings International Artists to Pensacola

by Lindsay Rae Myers

t last year’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, Ed Lemox ran into a few other Pensacola residents who made the drive over for a few evenings of relaxing music in a beautiful atmosphere. It was out of this chance meeting that the Pensacola Cultural Jazz Series was born. Lemox recognized a musical niche that was not being filled in Pensacola and decided to do something about it.

Along with his desire to experience inspiring music in his beloved hometown, Lemox decided it would be even more fulfilling and worthwhile to engage the community by setting aside seats at each concert for student-musicians from local schools and using a portion of the series’ profits to help provide musical instruments for struggling musicians and music programs. This translates to creating the capacity for over 100 students to be exposed to a new style of music and a high

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level of professional craftsmanship. Lemox sees this as “saving seats for future musicians.” Along the same vein, each concert will feature local opening acts to support the headlining main acts.

The Pensacola Cultural Jazz Series will take place across five different evenings in two venues: the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Theater and the Saenger Theatre downtown, beginning April 29. The events highlight musicians and bands of the type usually labeled as “smooth jazz” or “contemporary jazz.” Listeners familiar with Lite Mix 99.9’s “Sunday Jazz Brunch” are probably already fans.

Lemox explains that it’s also the lifestyle accompanying the appreciation of contemporary jazz music that appeals to him, “relaxing with friends and enjoying fine dining or drinking good wine. Often live jazz is experienced in a beautiful place, so it is the whole package that is appealing.

It’s just soothing.”

Because coastal residents definitely know how to be laid back and relax, smooth jazz is a natural fit for a certain Pensacola audience.

Lemox admits it might not be for everyone, but he encourages those who relegate contem- Acoustic Alchemy will be performing as the second summer act on June 14. porary jazz to the making sure everything gets put together!”

Weather Channel he exclaimed, before adding, “I would love only to give it another try. “Just like all to go to Global Grill or somewhere else sorts of music, this isn’t for everybody, downtown and then take in the music.” but some people will really enjoy it—it’s Lemox will actually be with VIP patrons family oriented, and anyone can enjoy it. mingling and munching at Distinctive I’ve had people buying tickets excited to Kitchens before the show begins. He’s expose their kids to this kind of music, excited about the development of the the community response has been great.” downtown corridor and getting to be a part Lemox shared that one woman who came of it. In the future the jazz series could take to purchase tickets insisted on hugging him, “for those who are already fans of this on a festival nature and move to the beach or the Maritime Park. type of music—they are ecstatic to see this For a sample of the kind of music you come to Pensacola.” can expect during the evening, check out Who is Lemox most excited to see?

The Rippingtons’ “Riviera Jam,” “Ban“Acoustic Alchemy—I would have organized dol,” and “Cote d’Azur” on iTunes; from all of this just to see them in my hometown.”

Acoustic Alchemy, listen to “Say Yeah” and While the series opens April 29 with “Jubilation.” Pour a glass of wine, settle in, the American-based The Rippingtons, UK and look forward to a series of evenings band Acoustic Alchemy will be performjust as smooth. ing as the second summer act on June 14.

To follow in the fall are saxophonist Mindi info@inweekly.net Abair from St. Petersburg, Fla., with guitarist Nils. Next will be saxophonist Jessy J., keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen and guitarist Nate Najar on Nov. 10. In December expect Dave Koz, potentially with a special Christmas show.

The vision for the Cultural Jazz Series WHAT: The Rippingtons with special guest saxophonist Paul Taylor, and Roman Street from Mobile, Ala. is to create an evening of entertainment WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 that highlights the best Pensacola has to WHERE: The Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox offer. The ethos is to be able to have dinner COST: $52.50, $42.50, $28.50 (balcony). VIP Tickets and a show out and still be in your own $75, includes hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet bed at the end of the night. with the band When asked how he would be spendDETAILS: pensacolaculturaljazzseries.com ing the evening, Lemox laughed. “I will be

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CRAWFISH SEASON IS BACK

BY ASHLEY HARDAWAY

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riving down through Louisiana this past weekend I saw cars parked alongside the road where the water inlets came in, or a bayou jutted out. In France when cars are parked alongside a hill you assume it’s people foraging for mushrooms—in Louisiana, it’s crawfi sh. And dare I say, I’d much rather get my feet wet for crawfi sh than get my hands dirty for mushrooms. Luckily, Pensacola is close enough to Louisiana that we can reap the culinary treasures that come along with crawfi sh season.

Many restaurants and vendors in the Pensacola area supply crawfish to locals directly from Louisiana. While this season was off to a slow start (typically the season peaks in March and April), the crawfish are slowly starting to catch up due to the good weather of the past few weeks. “Louisiana prices are better than last year. Currently, it’s about $2.89 a pound,” Fee Sonnier, Office Manager of Cajun Specialty Meats, explained, “when last year we paid up to $3.80.”

So get on it, because whether you like your crawfi sh at a restaurant with a beer, thrown in some homemade bisque at your house, or eaten from the back of your truck bought off a trailer, Pensacola has got the place for you.

THE BREAK

65 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, 932-0864 Always a locals favorite beer cold beer and bar games, The Break gets even better

PENSACOLA CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL If crawfish isn’t your thing, than chocolate probably is. The great unifier, it seems everyone can get into the sweet stuff, and even more so when it’s for a good cause. Proceeds from this annual event benefit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House, which provides child protective services, law enforcement, prosecution and medical and mental health professionals. The facility’s “one-house” concept streamlines

on Sundays, when it offers up $10 flats of crawfi sh. Get there early to enjoy $1.50 Landsharks, then hang out for the night with live music, or work up an appetite for your second round with a game of pool.

BAMBOO WILLIES

400 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, 916-9888, bamboowillies.com If you weren’t able to make it to Bamboo Willies’ annual Crawfish Festival (for shame!) then repent by coming here and making things right on Sundays, when they do traditional boils with corn and potatoes.

Get your hands dirty and enjoy a small or large flat along with great beer specials.

If you’re new to a crawfish boil, then take the heat off (things can get spicy) with one of their Fat Tuesday daiquiris. It’s almost like being in New Orleans—except that the cleanup is so much easier when you can just jump into the sound at the end and be done with it.

CAJUN SPECIALTY MEATS

600 E. Heinberg St., 469-9400, cajunspecialtymeats.com Whether you want to dine in for lunch or grab it to-go for dinner, Cajun Specialty Meats has crawfi sh anyway you want it.

Their freezer section is loaded with crawfi sh pies, crawfi sh stuffed baked potato, etouffée and crawfi sh and corn soup. Or get one of their crawfi sh po-boys (sauteed or fried), along with a cup of their seafood gumbo for lunch. Pick up a crawfi sh etouf-

the medical and legal processes that an abused child must go through and helps ensure victims are not further traumatized.

Th is year’s festival takes place at Cordova Mall on April 30 from noon to 3 p.m. Participants will get to tour the mall and get a delicious chocolate sample from each participating local vendor.

Past events have included chocolate cupcakes, ganache, chocolate bread pudding and dark chocolate mousse. By the end of the walk around the mall your box is literally exploding with chocolate delights—and you can’t feel guilty because it’s all for a good cause. Maybe you should buy two tickets...

8TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL WHEN: 12-3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 WHERE: Cordova Mall, 5100 N. Ninth Ave. COST: $10 in advance, $15 day of DETAILS: pensacolachocolatefest.com

fée-stuffed chicken breast for company—or be selfi sh and hide it away in the freezer until you have a moment alone.

CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

JOE PATTI’S SEAFOOD COMPANY

Courtesy of Rob Theriot Resort Executive Chef of Portofino Island Resort & Spa and Laguna’s

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Ingredients 1 pound shelled crawfi sh 1 small onion, fi ne diced 1/2 green bell pepper, fi ne diced 1/2 red bell pepper, fi ne diced 1 stalk celery, fi ne diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced 1 stick butter, unsalted 2 cups shell stock 3 tablespoon flour Salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste Your favorite Creole seasoning blend to taste

524 South B St., 432-3315, joepattis.com Joe Patti’s is even busier—if that’s possible—on the weekends now that it’s crawfi sh season. Get them live by the 30-40 pound sack for $2.50 a pound, or cooked and seasoned for $3.49 a pound. Head next door to the gourmet market to pick up some fresh bread and garlic spread for an easy, awesome meal.

400 Quietwater Beach, Pensacola Beach, 934-5999 Newly opened, this breezy oasis located on the boardwalk is already attracting a following. And I imagine it’ll be even more so once word gets out about their crawfish etouffée. Their chef hails from Cut Off, La., so this my friends, is the real deal.

No frozen crawfish and bought stock in this joint. Get it loaded up in a bread bowl with an Abita Amber draft anytime of the week, or try their take on a Mojito, made with Cabo Wabo Blano, agave syrup, house infused simple syrup, fresh basil and fresh strawberry. Live music on the weekends and a great tequila bar keep things jumping here well into the night.

LOUISIANA SEAFOOD SALES OF FLORIDA

937 Creighton Road, 484-0816, pensacolacrawfi sh.com Driving by this place always gets a Louisianan’s attention; The trailers—which dish out crawfish any way you like it and are often found in bayou country—are seldom seen around these parts. That’s why owners Will Gaspard and his wife Sheila (both Louisiana natives) opened this place.

“When we fi rst opened, in February of this year,” Gaspard explains, “we started with 15 sacks of crawfish a week, and now we’re up to 500.” Doing retail, wholesale and having a distribution license has made this place popular with local restaurants, chefs, and of course, the do-it-yourselfers. Their crawfish all hails from Louisiana and can be purchased boiled and seasoned, or live.

They also sell alligator sausage, etouffée and crawfish bisque—making coming here for lunch and leaving with tomorrow’s dinner an awesome possibility.

PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL

If you just can’t enough crawfish, then head to Pensacola’s 27th Annual Crawfish Festival in Bartram Park April 29-May 1.

The 16,000 pounds of crawfish the festi-

Method: Melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat and add flour to make a blonde roux. Do not let roux go past a light brown. Add diced onion, celery and bell pepper, tomato...stir a few minutes, add garlic. Once onions are clear, add stock and crawfi sh, and bring back to heat. Add and adjust seasoning over the next 10 minutes at a low simmer. Add green onion and parsley in the last minute of cooking.

val goes through are provided by Mike’s Crawfish Boils from Duson, La. If you’re crawfished out (blasphemy!), then red beans and rice, boudin balls, Cajun pasta and fried gator can ease your hunger pains and keep you in the Cajun spirit. Enjoy live music all weekend, including Travis Matte and the Kingpins. Hailing from Acadiana, La., Travis Matte is one of the state’s most popular Cajun fiddlers and should not be missed on Friday from 8:30-10:30 p.m. info@inweekly.net

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hot times ACOUSTIFUNK 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

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MORNING YOGA ON THE BEACH HANGOUT FEST ADDS TWO YOGA SESSIONS WITH KELLY MORRIS

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ave you ever wanted to practice your downward dog on a white sandy beach? Of course you have, and now thanks to Hangout Fest, you are going to get your chance.

One of New York City’s hottest yoga instructors, Kelly Morris, will be hosting two morning yoga practices on Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Morris is Founder and Director of the Conquering Lion Program and is a lineage holder in the Gelupka tradition of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. She is one of only five Senior Jivamukti yoga teachers in the world and counts a number of celebrities including Willem Defoe, Sting, Russell Simmons, Donna Karan and Madonna as her students.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Blue Rooster. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35.

471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

THE CIVIL WAR IN FLORIDA 6 p.m. This hour-long presentation will cover the era of the Civil War and how it affected Florida. Fort Pickens Auditorium, 1400 Fort Pickens Road. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

▼LIVE MUSIC

JAM SANDWICH 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

THE SHIZ 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

SWEATER PUPPIES 7 p.m. Paddy O’ Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna Drive. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

HOLLY SHELTON 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Cafe, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road.

932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

MISSUSED 8 p.m. $5. Live Niteclub, 9121 Pensacola Blvd. 607-2950.

TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

ONE REGGAE 9 p.m.-1 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m. Alfred Uhry’s warmhearted and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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Yoga passes are $10 per day and proceeds from the sessions benefit the Three Year Retreat For Peace at Diamond Mountain. Check out hangoutmusicfest.com for information.

Weekend passes to the Hangout Music Festival are still on sale and can be purchased on the Hangout website, through Front Gate Ticketing and at the Hangout Restaurant in Gulf Shores, Ala.

HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL

WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 20-22 WHERE: The Hangout, Gulf Shores, Ala. COST: Three-day pass $174 DETAILS: hangoutmusicfest.com

PENSACOLA STATE WIND ENSEMBLE 7:30 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd., Building 8. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu.

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SUNSETS AT PLAZA DE LUNA 5:30 p.m.-sunset. Pensacola Steel will perform and Winnie the Pooh will entertain the kids. De Luna’s full service concession will serve up great snacks and full meals and the interactive fountain will be a refreshing splash for the kids. Plaza de Luna, at the end of Palafox. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com/cra.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM WITH SPECIAL GUEST JIMMY BUFFETT 6:30 p.m. Get ready for the ultimate “Parrot Head” experience.

This special event is limited to only 500 guests so be sure to reserve your seats today. Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd. 452-3604 or navalaviationmuseum.org.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Majestic White Hibiscus. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FESTIVALS

PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Noon-11 p.m. One of the largest crawfish boils in the state of Florida. Authentic bayou country entertainment all weekend, competitive crawfish eating contests and a children’s activity area. Bartrum Park, 211 W. Main St. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

NAVARRE FUN FEST 4-10 p.m. Presented by Santa Rosa Medical Center, the Navarre Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the 27th annual Navarre Fun Fest. Navarre Beach, off Highway 98. 939-3267 or navarrechamber.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

TIM SPENCER 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

BEN NICHOLS, CHAINSAW KELLY, THE TPS REPORT 7 p.m. $12-$14. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

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MOST WANTED 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Road. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

RUSTY GRITS 7 p.m. Paddy O’ Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna Drive. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

BISCUIT MILLER & THE MIX 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road.

932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

FAT MAN SQUEEZE 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd.

549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

THE ROWDIES 7-11 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

MO JILES 8 p.m. $5. Live Niteclub, 9121 Pensacola Blvd. 607-2950.

SUPERHERO 8 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

CROSSTOWN 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

ELEVEN 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

LECTRIC MULLET 9 p.m. The Deck at the Fishhouse, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

KATEGORY 5 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

VELMA AND THE HAPPY CAMPERS 9:30 p.m. $5. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

REDDOG 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Cafe, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

NATALIE KIRK & CO. 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

CHAINSAW KELLY 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Islander Lounge, 43 Via de Luna Drive. 932-9011.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

▼FESTIVALS

NAVARRE FUN FEST 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Presented by Santa Rosa Medical Center, the Navarre Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the 27th annual Navarre Fun Fest. Navarre Beach, off Highway 98. 939-3267 or navarrechamber.com.

GOOMBAY GULF COAST 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Feel the rhythm of some of the best regional and international reggae, calypso, steel drum bands and Caribbean music around. Historic Belmont-Devilliers Neighborhood. 380-6109 or goombaygulfcoast.com.

PENSACOLA’S CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-11 p.m. One of the largest crawfish boils in the state of Florida. Authentic bayou country entertainment all weekend, competitive crawfish eating contests and a children’s activity area. Bartrum Park, 211 W. Main St. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AT CORDOVA MALL 12-3 p.m. Experience a chocolate extravaganza to benefit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. More than 20 restaurants and bakers will be on hand with original chocolate creations and twists on cherished chocolate favorites. Cordova Mall, 5100 N. Ninth Ave. 595-5800 or pensacolachocolatefest.org.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB WALK AT EVER’MAN 10 a.m. “Coyote Moon” creator and master herbalist Theresa Finkbeiner takes the class on a trek around the area and teaches about edible herbs along the way. Free-$2, please RSVP. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

‘ART IN OTHER PLACES’ DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES 7:30 p.m.

The Belmont Arts and Cultural Center (BACC), in collaboration with Artel Gallery, is hosting a free documentary film series that focuses on artists and art organizations that have made a positive impact on the community. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox.

429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

TIM SPENCER 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

SUPERBAND 7-9 p.m. Bands on the Beach kick-off event. Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 653-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

ELEVATED, TBA 7 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 4349060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

ULTRAVIOLET 7 p.m. Paddy O’ Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna Drive. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road.

932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

BISCUIT MILLER & THE MIX 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

‘POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO’ BY PENSACOLA OPERA 7 p.m. Join Pensacola Opera for its 2011 Artists in Residence Showcase of “Postcard from Morocco.” $7-$15. University of West Florida, Studio Theatre, 11000 University Parkway. 433-6737 or pensacolaopera.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m. Alfred Uhry’s warmhearted and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

KASSIE MILLER 7-11 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

PENSACOLA CULTURAL JAZZ SERIES: THE RIPPINGTONS 7:30 p.m. This performance will feature Russ Freeman with special guest saxophonist Paul Taylor. The opening act will be Roman Street. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3880, pensacolasaenger.com or pensacolaculturaljazzseries.com.

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BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com.

SATURDAY 4.30 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 2:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Serene Reflections. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

TIM SPENCER 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 5494444 or the-oar-house.com.

BROOKE FRASER, CARY BROTHERS 8 p.m. $15-$20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

ELEVEN 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

LECTRIC MULLET 9 p.m. The Deck at the Fishhouse, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

KATEGORY 5 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BAD DREAM, APOSTATE 9:30 p.m. $5. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

BLUEFIN 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Cafe, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

GREEN SUNSHINE 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

CHAINSAW KELLY 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Islander Lounge, 43 Via de Luna Drive. 932-9011.

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‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ AT PLT 2:30 p.m. Alfred Uhry’s warmhearted and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

GULF COAST CHORALE PRESENTS ‘I’LL FLY AWAY’ 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available. Special guest Martin Tate on piano, the New Canadian River Four and Lynch’s Castle. $5-$15. St. Anne Catholic Church, 100 Daniel St. gulfcoastchorale.org.

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BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Vendors will be selling items such as art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, baked goods and more. Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. 4365190 or playpensacola.com.

PENWHEELS FIESTA FISHING RODEO 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fishing rodeo for special needs individuals. Free food and beverages are provided along with trophies and prizes. The Jantz Catfish Pond, Walnut Hill. 525-1424 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

HOOTERS BIKINI CONTEST FINALS 3 p.m. Hooters, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 934-9464 or hootersonline.net.

CAMPFIRE GHOST STORIES AT FORT PICKENS 7:30 p.m. Learn about some of the local stories of ghostlike encounters associated with the historic area. Fort Pickens, 1400 Fort Pickens Road. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

SUNDAY 5.01 ▼FESTIVALS

GOOMBAY GULF COAST 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feel the rhythm of some of the best regional and international reggae, calypso, steel drum bands and Caribbean music around.

Historic Belmont-Devilliers Neighborhood. 380-6109 or goombaygulfcoast.com.

PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-5 p.m. One of the largest crawfish boils in the state of Florida. Authentic bayou country entertainment all weekend, competitive crawfish eating contests and a children’s activity area. Bartrum Park, 211 W. Main St. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

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MONDAY 5.02 ▼LIVE MUSIC

LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

MARC KAUL 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JAZZ JAM 6:30-9 p.m. $5 donation appreciated. The Unique Café, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. 433-8382 or jazzpensacola.com.

TUESDAY 5.03

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

Peacock Feather. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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MARC KAUL 5-8 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

DIRTY LIVIN 8 p.m.-12 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

DOG SPANKING MONKEY 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

MARC KAUL 5-8 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

TIM SPENCER 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

HOLLY SHELTON 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

KONTRABAND MUZIK 10 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

LEKTRIC MULLET 7-9 p.m. Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 653-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

THE ROWDIES 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

KARAOKE HOSTED BY VIC AND STACEY 10 p.m. Free. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

CINCO DE MAYO 8 p.m.-12 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m.

See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15.

Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561.

WEDNESDAY 5.04 ▼FOOD & DRINK

LUNCH & LEARN AT DK 12 p.m. Join DK and a guest chef to be entertained with their stove-top magic. $15. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

MARC KAUL 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TIM SPENCER 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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LEE MELTON 4-7 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

MARC KAUL 6-10 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

THURSDAY 5.05

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

▼ART

GULF COAST CHORALE PRESENTS ‘I’LL FLY AWAY’ 2 p.m.

Tickets are now available. With special guest Martin Tate on piano, the New Canadian River Four and Lynch’s Castle. $5-$15. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1700 Conway Drive. gulfcoastchorale.org.

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY DINNER AT DK 6 p.m. The menu includes wine spritzers, chicken saltimbocca artichoke and tomato panzanella, steak involtini, warm spinach salad and raspberry tiramisu. $44.95. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m.

See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15.

Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561.

THE ALUMNI 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼FOOD & DRINK

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Margarita Time-Cinco de Mayo. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ALVERADO ROAD SHOW 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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CULTURE CLUB AT PMA 5-7:30 p.m. An alternative to the bar scene, Culture Club get-togethers include wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres along with live music and artwork by featured artists each month. Free with RSVP. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m. Alfred Uhry’s warmhearted and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken black man. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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CRAWFISH HAPPY HOUR 5 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com.

SUNSETS AT PLAZA DE LUNA 5:30 p.m.-sunset. Reflections will perform and Elmo will entertain the kids. De Luna’s full service concession will serve up great snacks and full meals and the interactive fountain will be a refreshing splash for the kids. Plaza de Luna, at the end of Palafox. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com/cra.

BOARDWALK STARGAZING AT PENSACOLA BEACH 7 p.m.

Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing. Gulfside Pavillion, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. Admission is with a donation of non-perishable food for Manna Food Pantries. Museum of Commerce, 201 E. Zaragoza St. 474-2787 or wuwf.org.

YO SOLO: A VISIT WITH DON BERNARDO DE GALVEZ 7:30 p.m.

Professional actor Chaz Mena paints a vivid portrait of Gálvez and weaves a multi-textured tapestry of the colonial town of Pensacola and its people. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 5953882 or pensacolasaenger.com.

FRIDAY 5.06 ▼ART

CHAGALL FOR CHILDREN EXHIBIT 5-7 p.m. Hands on, childfocused art exhibition on loan from the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

FIRST CITY EXHIBIT RECEPTION 6-8 p.m. Opening reception and awards ceremony for the First City Exhibition, Pensacola’s premier juried art show. Quayside Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme:

SATURDAY 5.07 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: S.O.S. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35.

471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 2-5 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Oriental Tulip. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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The woman who did your laundry, cooked your meals and made sure you survived childhood deserves something better than a last-minute box of chocolates from the grocery store. IN has put together a guide to Mother’s Day goodies for every price range.

So go ahead pick a fabulous gift for the woman you love and make Mama smile this Mother’s Day.

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SORRELLI JEWELRY Choose from a large assortment of Sorrelli Jewelry that Mom is sure to love.

Available at Pizzaz

BEADED NECKLACE STARTING AT $90 Choose from a variety of beaded necklaces from the new SAM Collection.

Available at Susan Campbell Jewelry

GOLD ANCHOR PENDANT $97 This classic 14K Gold Anchor Pendant is 5/8” on an 18” chain. Available at the Flight Deck store in the museum or navalaviation.com

PEARL RING 14.9 mm South Sea baroque pearl ring with 18K white gold and diamond band Available at Susan Campbell Jewelry

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GIFT CERTIFICATES TO PAINTING WITH A TWIST Enjoy a night out with Mom. Gift certificates may be purchased in any denomination online or in the store.

Available at Painting With A Twist

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THE HAPPY EVERYTHING PLATTER $113 WITH ATTACHMENT With velcro attachments for every occasion and season. Mom can leave it out for year-round decoration, and it’s a great gift that you can keep adding to.

Available at Pizzaz

CUSTOMIZABLE WINE OF THE MONTH MEMBERSHIPA YEARROUND GIFT Two wines delivered monthly for three, six or 12 months. Free delivery in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Available at Aragon Wine Market

AFGHAN WITH SERVICE SEAL $48 Mom will love this large, cozy Afghan with your service seal. The 100 percent cotton tapestry throw is 50” x 70” and machine washable.

Available in Navy (shown), Marine or Air Force designs.

Available at the Flight Deck Museum Store in Cordova Mall or navalaviation.com

THREEPIECE COZY KIT $30 Includes cozy flannel pants, tank top and headband. Available in Marine (shown here) Navy, Pensacola and Blue Angel designs.

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g ive mom the g if t of beaut y, rela xation and renewed confidence.

DR. SCOTT MCMARTIN MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC, DERMATOLOGY AND LASER CENTER Dr. Scott McMartin is a board certified dermatologist who practices general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.

Areas of practice include skin cancer evaluation and treatment, light therapy for psoriasis and eczema, psoriasis laser therapy, laser tattoo removal, Botox therapy, and pulsed dye laser treatment for facial redness, blood vessels and inherited birthmarks. To schedule an appointment with Dr. McMartin, please call 474-8386.

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BEAUTY

⧠ Dr. Scott McMartin Medical Center Clinic, Dermatology and Laser Center 8333 N. Davis Highway 474-8386

SIMMI TAYLOR, LICENSED SKIN THERAPIST Simmi Taylor offers a variety of pampering treatments, including facials, body treatments and body waxing. Taylor uses the Pevonia product line, which is a member of the organic trade association, as well as honey with vitamin E and organic soy wax.

Gift certificates are available for Mother’s Day, and Taylor is also offering two Mother’s Day treatment specials: *Specialty Facial (75 minutes) plus Bikini Wax ($100) *Specialty Facial (75 minutes) with Body Treatment (Tropical Salt Mousse Glow) (45 minutes) $125 *Also, schedule a Bikini or Brazilian Wax and get underarms free. Call 433-5207 to schedule your appointment.

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hether you’re looking for gift cards for Mother’s Day or a great place to celebrate with Mom on Mother’s Day weekend, check out the following sampling of Pensacola’s finest. From low-key to upscale, these restaurants have you covered for your Mother’s Day indulgences.

THE ATLAS OYSTER HOUSE

600 S. Barracks St., 437-1961, goodgrits.com Atlas will be offering its regular brunch for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring a brunch menu with $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas along with $3.95 bottomless glasses of champagne—and a complimentary glass of house champagne for all moms. Like its sister restaurant, The Fish House, Atlas offers brunch menu items such as sushi, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood entrees. However, Atlas also offers a variety of grilled and baked oyster specialties like IN’s favorite blackened grilled oysters.

ELISE 22 N. Palafox, 332-7227, elisecoastaldining.com Elise will be open on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and will be offering a special menu item in honor of the occasion. The special entrée will be a poached egg with oyster, artichoke and creamed herb spinach topped with a thyme hollandaise. For dessert they will feature a classic bread pudding with rose and vanilla ice cream covered with a champagne anglaise.

THE FISH HOUSE 600 S. Barracks St., 470-0003, goodgrits.com Fish House will be offering its regular brunch for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m., featuring a brunch menu with $2 Bloody Marys and mimosas along with $3.95 bottomless glasses of champagne—and a complimentary glass of house champagne for all moms.

STILL WATERS DAY & MEDICAL SPA Still Waters Day & Medical Spa offers world class spa treatments and medical aesthetic treatments to enhance the appearance of your skin and body. The spa menu includes a blend of medical aesthetic and laser, skin and body services designed to help Mom escape from a busy world or greet it with fresh confidence. Still Waters also offers hard-to-find spa gifts and home spa accessories. Mother’s Day gift certificates are available by visiting stillwatersmedspa.com or by calling 432-6772.

Whatever Mom’s hungry for, there’s a little something for everyone: sushi, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood entrees, in addition to brunch favorites such as Bananas Foster French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, and of course, the World-Famous Grits a Ya-Ya. Beginning at 5 p.m., The Fish House will offer their Southern Sunday Supper menu, which includes your choice of a meat entrée, two Southern sides and a roll.

GENO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 9276 N. Davis Highway, 477-2365 Though Geno’s isn’t open on Sundays, bring Mom in for lunch or dinner on Friday, or an early Mother’s Day dinner on Saturday. With its mom-and-pop atmosphere, friendly service and all your homey Italian favorites, this hidden gem near the UWF campus will serve up some homemade Mother’s Day goodness just like Mom would.

THE GLOBAL GRILL 25 Palafox Place, 469-9966, dineglobalgrill.com Love your mom? You can prove it by taking her to Global for Mother’s Day. With an excellent bar and one of the most distinctive menus in town, Global Grill is the drinks, tapas, dinner or dessert destination for anyone who enjoys an upscale but low-key dining experience. Global’s wait staff and ambiance are top notch. They also offer one of the most extensive wine lists in the area. Finish off your Mother’s Day meal with the gooey-centered Spanish chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream or the crème brulee.

HOPJACKS PIZZA KITCHEN & TAPROOM 10 Palafox Place, 497-6073, hopjacks.com For a low-key Mother’s Day, join Hopjacks for some great pizza and a cold beer. Mother’s Day falls on Sucker Free Sundays, with half off all draft beers. Hopjacks offers a fully stocked bar with an unbelievable beer selection.

The pizza is just as noteworthy because of its top-quality ingredients and wide variety of toppings you won’t find at other pizza joints, such as real steak filets. The hearty Belgian fries with roasted garlic herb dip are a must.

DR. KEVIN WELCH MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC, DERMATOLOGY AND LASER CENTER Dr. Kevin Welch offers everything from skin creams to advanced laser and rejuvenation procedures. Popular treatments and services at the Dermatology and Laser Center include Thermage, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Photofacials, laser hair removal, Microdermabrasion and Silk Peels. The Skin Care Center offers high-end dermatology products, including Obagi products, Kinerase, Jane Iredale cosmetics, Tilley Hats and more.

Services are also available at the Skin Care Center in Gulf Breeze.

JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE 400 S. Palafox St., 469-9898, jacksons.goodgrits.com Jackson’s will be serving Mother’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for $32 per person, and will feature a choice of appetizer and entrée with bottomless champagne for Mom. Appetizer selections include: fresh fruit and assorted berries with balsamic crema, grilled chicken primavera en croute, or a Jackson’s Caesar salad.

Entrée selections include steakhouse eggs Benedict, hickory wood-fired grouper, bone-in rosemary-rubbed lamb steak, roasted beef tenderloin topped with fried green tomatoes, and baked eggs Florentine. All entrées will be served with grilled asparagus and grits. Visit jacksons.goodgrits.com for additional menu details.

JACO’S BAYFRONT BAR & GRILLE

⧠ Still Waters Day & Medical Spa 20 N. Tarragona St. 432-6772 stillwatersmedspa.com ⧠ Simmi Taylor, Licensed Skin Therapist 10th Avenue Hair Design 1000 E. Cervantes St. 433-5207 ⧠ Dr. Kevin Welch 8333 N. Davis Highway, 474-8386 2874 Gulf Breeze Parkway, 916-9969 kevinwelchmd.com

PAINTING & EVENTS

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RETAIL/GIFTS

⧠ Flight Deck Cordova Mall 497-6528 navalaviation.com ⧠ Pizzaz 832 Gulf Breeze Parkway 934-3436 pizzazgifts.com

RETAIL/JEWELRY

⧠ Susan Campbell Jewelry 32 S. Palafox 434-8948 susancampbelljewelry. com

WINE & SPIRITS

⧠ Aragon Wine Market 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 aragonwinemarket.com

NEW YORK NICK’S 9-11 Palafox Place, 469-1984, newyorknicks.net Mom a sports fan? With pub grub and beyond, New York Nick’s is perfect for the low-key mom who would rather catch a game than sip champagne. Nick’s has the requisite paraphernalia covering the walls, every sports package in the free world, more than 40 TVs, nightly drink specials, happy hour, and a great selection of made-from-scratch-food that makes you forget that you’re eating in a sports bar.

997 S. Palafox, 432-5226, jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com Jaco’s will be serving its regular Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Mother’s Day. The weather’s warm and it’s the perfect time to sit out on the porch and enjoy brunch on the bay. Choose from eight entrees, including Flatbread Scramble, Stuffed French Toast, Seafood Frittata and Fried Egg and Green Tomato Stack, and accompanying sides that include Creole Grits, Breakfast Potatoes and Capicola Ham, among others. Wash it all down with $2 Bloody Marys, mimosas and champagne.

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LAGUNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR

ZAXBY’S

Portofino Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Pensacola Beach, 934-5999 Bring Mom to the area’s newest brunch spot.

Laguna’s will be offering their Sunday brunch menu beginning at 11 a.m. and will also feature live entertainment. The menu includes: Hopkins House fried chicken and waffles; fried oyster tacos; crab cakes Benedict; grits and grillades; andouille and manchego quiche; and huevos rancheros. To wash it all down, try their margarita pitchers, bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys.

4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11 471-1450 Paintingwithatwist.com/ pensacola

130 E. Government St., 434-6211, sevillequarter.com Seville Quarter isn’t just a place to shake your stuff. It also offers dining in a New Orleans-style atmosphere with historic features and decor. There is plenty of American fare to enjoy, including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken and seafood baskets, pizza, desserts and more.

And, of course, you can always treat Mom to a night out away from the kids at one (or all) of Seville’s seven bars, seven nights a week.

1451 Tiger Park Lane, 932-7289; 2640 Creighton Road, 477-0025, zaxbys.com For something quick and easy, bring Mom to Zaxby’s for some zappetizers like the cheddar bites and spicy fried mushrooms, zalads, wings and chicken fingerz that come with your choice of over 10 different sauces.

We highly recommend the Zaxby’s Club basket, with a chicken fingerz sandwich topped with bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and American cheese on Texas toast.

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PUNK ROCKERS TAKE ACTION FOR TEENS

BY GRANT HUTCHINSON

Bayside

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ex sells. And apparently, sex education rocks.

Rock bands Bayside, Silverstein, Polar Bear Club, The Swellers and Texas in July are scheduled to play at Phineas Phogg’s on Monday, May 2 as part of the 2011 Take Action Tour.

Proceeds will benefit Sex, Etc., a Rutgers University-based organization dedicated to improving sexual health for teens.

Sex, Etc. is the peer-to-peer, teen outreach arm of Answer, a larger organization that provides sexual education tools to teachers and parents.

“We provide accurate, age-appropriate, non-judgmental information about sexuality to young people,” says Elizabeth Schroeder, Executive Director of Answer.

Answer founded Sex, Etc. over 20 years ago to promote teen-to-teen sexual education.

“There’s research that says peer education is one of the most effective ways to reach people,” says Schroeder.

The organization originally published stories and educational pieces in a simple newsletter.

“Over time, it became a much more slick magazine, which is what it looks like now,” says Schroeder. “And of course, with the Internet age, we founded sexetc.org.”

Sexetc.org receives over 18,000 unique visitors every day. The site features blogs, FAQs, a sexual dictionary, discussion forums, quizzes and games. User participation is encouraged.

“It’s really about people interacting with each other,” says Schroeder. “But no matter what, when Silverstein teens come on the

site, it’s a safe place. They’ll get answers to their questions by sex education experts, not just by some Joe Schmoe.”

This is the first year Sex, Etc. has partnered with the Take Action Tour.

“I’m kind of calling them our fairy godparents,” says Schroeder. “These artists are such role models to young people.

It’s about music, but it’s (also) about giving back.”

Bayside lead singer and guitarist Anthony Raneri feels that Sex, Etc.’s cause is one that strikes a chord with his fanbase.

“I think it’s something that we can have a drastic impact on,” he says. “We get on stage in front of thousands of young people who need this information. I think it’s great.”

Bayside is currently on tour to promote their fifth studio album, “Killing Time,” which Raneri calls “the perfect Bayside record.”

Initially known for its dark, woeful lyrics and punishing punk-rock power

chords, a tragic 2005 event forced Bayside to reevaluate their sound.

While leaving a show in Boulder, Colo., the band’s vehicle hit a patch of ice, skidded off the road and f lipped over. Bassist Nick Ghanbarian was ejected through one of the car’s windows, sustaining serious injuries. Drummer John Holohan was killed.

“I think it made us all stronger as people,” says Raneri of the accident. “When we got through it together, it showed us that anybody can get through anything.

We realized how strong people can be.”

Bayside’s records still deliver plenty of angst, but their post-Holohan releases seem to contain a newfound optimism.

“The music and lyrics went from being dark and depressing to dark, but there’s a light,” says Raneri. “There’s a light because you can get through anything.”

Bayside is involved with a number of charities, of which Sex, Etc. is just the latest. info@inweekly.net

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Dear Maxwell, What’s the statue in the middle of North Palafox Street where the road curves around it? I drive past it every day, but I don’t know anything about it.

-Stan H. If you’ve ever driven downtown by way of Palafox Street, chances are you’ve driven through Lee Square. Just south of Cervantes Street sits the historically controversial 120-year-old site. Originally called Florida Square, it was renamed for Robert E. Lee, Confederate general. The monument at the center of the square was built to commemorate Confederate soldiers lost in the Civil War. Although it is called Lee Square, the statue is not of Lee, and the square isn’t as square as it used to be.

In 1881, Confederate general and future Florida governor Edward A. Perry led a coalition to erect a memorial in Tallahassee to honor the state’s Confederate dead. At the time, Perry was a resident of Pensacola. He raised over $3,000 for the project, with a majority of the funds coming from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. He died in 1889, short of his goal of $5,000. Perry’s widow asked to be relieved of the responsibility, but she was encouraged to form an association for the cause. Thus, the memorial was placed in the hands of the newly developed Ladies Confederate Monument Association (later the Ladies Memorial Association), and the location was moved to Pensacola.

After the additional funds were raised and the site was approved, the memorial was built by J.F. Manning of Wash-

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ington, D.C. The dedication took place on July 17, 1891. In a gala affair, 10,000 people showed up to see the unveiling. The procession of onlookers was reported to be nine blocks long. Soldiers in uniform were given free rail transit to the ceremony.

The monument features a 50foot marble obelisk with four sides and is topped with an eight-foot sculpture of a Confederate soldier. Three sides of the pillar are dedicated to Jefferson Davis, and local Confederate heroes Stephen R. Mallory and Edward A. Perry, both of whom lived on Palafox.

The south side is dedicated to all Uncrowned Heroes of the Southern Confederacy. The sculpture of the soldier atop the monument was modeled after a painting called After Appomattox that hangs in the Virginia Capitol in Richmond.

When the monument was built in the 1890s, the population of Pensacola was just under 7,000 people. The traffic on Palafox Street was originally diverted around the square.

Anyone traveling down Palafox was forced to make a four-turn detour around the park. Beginning in the 1930s, locals complained that the route around Lee Square inhibited traffic into the downtown business center. The battle over traffic waged in the City Council for over 30 years. One city official suggested a tunnel under the memorial, while most agreed the best route would be through the square. The Ladies Confederate Monument Association fought any changes to the existing park. Finally, in 1964, after several passed motions and reversals, the city approved plans to create a four-lane road that ran through Lee Square. The city was subsequently criticized for making the changes quickly before the decision could be reversed.

Do you have a local histor y question for The Public Record?

Email it to thepublicrecord@inweekly.net & we’ll see what we can dig up.

news of the weird BUSINESSES TYPICALLY RESIST government regulation, but in March Florida’s interior designers begged the state House of Representatives to continue controlling them, with a theatrically ham-handed lobbying campaign challenging a deregulation bill.

Designers righteously insisted that only “licensed professionals” (with a minimum six years of college and experience) could prevent the nausea Floridians would suffer from inappropriate color schemes (affecting the “autonomic nervous system” and salivary glands). Also, poorly designed prison interiors could be turned into weapons by inmates. Furthermore, deregulation would contribute to “88,000 deaths” a year from flammable materials that would suddenly inundate the market in the absence of licensing. Said one designer, addressing House committee members, “You (here in this chamber) don’t even have correct seating.” (If deregulation is successful, competition will increase, and lower fees are expected.)

CULTURAL DIVERSITY The longstanding springtime culinary tradition of urinesoaked eggs endures, in Dongyang, China, according to a March CNN dispatch.

Prepubescent boys contribute their urine (apparently without inhibition) by filling containers at schools, and the eggs are boiled according to recipe and sold for the equivalent of about 23 cents each. Many residents consider the tradition gross, but for devotees, it represents, as one said, “the (joyous) smell of spring.”

• The port town of Kumai, Borneo, consists of low-rise shops and houses serving a population of 20,000 but also many tall, windowless box buildings perforated with small holes. The structures are actually birdhouses, for the town’s chief industry is harvesting the nests of the hummingbird-like swiftlet, constructed of its own saliva, which, properly processed, yields a sweet-tasting paste with alleged medicinal qualities and highly revered throughout Asia, according to a January BBC News report.

• In January, while the Texas Legislature debated budget cuts that would almost certainly cost Allen High School (just north of Dallas) at least $18 million and require layoffs of teachers and other school personnel, construction was continuing on the school’s new $60 million football stadium. Noted a New York Times report on the stadium (which 63 percent of voters approved in a 2009 bond referendum), “(O) nly football supersedes faith and family (among Texans).”

LATEST RELIGOUS MESSAGES Former stripper Crystal Deans, who said she learned the trade at age 18 but later retired and turned to God for help through a rough patch of her life, now offers free pole-dancing classes in Spring, Texas, near Houston, expressly for Christian women. Her gyrations may be the same as

BY CHUCK SHEPPARD when she was working, she said, but now everyone is clothed, and she dances only to “Christian music.”

• Youth pastor Brent Girouex, 31, was urged to confess by his minister in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in February to an apparently lengthy series of sexual experiences with boys and young men, which he initiated by suggesting that ejaculating would help the victims gain “sexual purity” by (as he explained to detectives) “getting rid of the evil thoughts in their mind.” Eight victims reported multiple purification sessions, with one estimating as many as 100.

QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENTS For Career

Day in April at Shady Grove Elementary School in Henrico, Va., kids heard a local plastic surgeon describe his specialty, but not until afterward did parents learn that the surgeon had brought along as props saline breast implants (which he passed around for the kids to handle). Many parents were outraged, and even one calmer parent commented, “Career Day sure isn’t what it once was.”

• The End Is Near, But How Near? In March in Owensboro, Ky., James Birkhead, 52, was sentenced to 5 1/2 months in jail for making survivalist bombs to protect his family after he became alarmed by the movie “2012,” which portrays the chaos expected next year when the world ends (as supposedly foretold by the Mayan calendar). By contrast, Edwin Ramos of Vineland, N.J., is busy traveling the East Coast in his RV trying to warn people that the end will not be in 2012 but actually this month—May 21, 2011. (The discrepancy would not exist if there had been a biblical year “0” after B.C. and before A.D.) Ramos’ father apparently does not share his son’s view because he accepted ownership of Ramos’ successful construction business as Ramos concluded that it had no future.

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LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS A man stole Waltham, Mass., student Mark Bao’s notebook computer in March, but Bao used his automatic online-backup service to access the hard drive while the thief was using it, to discover a performance video of a man (presumably the thief) dancing (lamely, thought Bao) to a pop song. Bao uploaded the video to YouTube -- where 700,000 viewers showed it the proper disrespect—and also tracked down the thief ’s e-mail address and informed him of his new Internet “stardom.” Shortly afterward, the still-unidentified thief turned in the notebook to Bentley University police with an apology to “Mark,” begging him to take down the video.

Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.

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