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WHITNEY FIKE International Paper named

KEITH WILKINS The Assistant City Administrator argued two weeks ago that the Corrine Jackson marker erected at Corinne Jones was correct. In an email, he claimed he went back into census records, family records, placed calls to her church and personally questioned Tanyard residents and family friends. He said he had confirmed the mark was "consistent with the family's wishes, Tanyard association and Dr. Marion Williams." The marker was removed two days later. Did Wilkins fabricate his research? If not, why remove the marker?

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ERIC OLSON The City Administrator also has a credibility issue. Public records obtained by the Pensacola News Journal revealed that Olson and the mayor's office repeatedly misrepresented the completion date for the Corinne Jones Stormwater Pond, telling the Pensacola City Council, Tanyard residents and the media it would be finished months sooner than when the contractor had estimated. The city's website still states the pond will be completed by Summer 2017.

Fike its communications manager for the Pensacola Containerboard and Pulp Mill in Cantonment. In her new leadership role, she will be responsible for the mill's internal and external communications, which includes employee communications, media relations and community engagement. Fike, a 2011 Inweekly Rising Star, is a founding member of the local Lean In chapter, past-president of the Florida Public Relations Association Pensacola chapter and a 2012 graduate of Leadership Pensacola.

Its Seventh Annual Rat Pack Reunion fundraiser raised approximately $146,000 last month.

Almost 350 individuals attended the gala, which featured dinner, drinks, dancing, a "raise the paddle" fundraising segment and honorary videos and speeches from the 2017 Rat Pack, Marianne McMahon, Nels Offerdahl, John Peacock and Roger Webb. The money raised will help fund programs like Meals on Wheels, The Retreat Adult Day Health Care Center and in-home services.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

When a national hate group posted anti-LGBT flyers on campus, UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders responded quickly and immediately opened an investigation into the vandalism.

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, she wrote, "At the University of West Florida, we are committed to ensuring our institution is a safe and respectful environment for all. We do not tolerate acts of hate or prejudice targeting members of our community." Bravo!

JACK LATVALA Six women who work

in Florida's Capitol have alleged the Florida Senate's Appropriations chairman and GOP gubernatorial candidate inappropriately touched them without their consent or uttered demeaning remarks about their bodies. The women asked not to be identified for fear of losing their jobs, getting a bad reputation or having lawmakers sabotage their clients' issues.

Latvala has denied ever sexually harassing anyone. Senate President Joe Negron has ordered a probe into the allegations.

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SEX IN THE CAPITAL CITY Last week, the mighty Florida Senate Appropriations chairman, Jack Latvala, was accused by six women of sexual harassment. Senate President Joe Negron announced a probe into the matter. Latvala, who is also running for governor, accused the media of being fake news and denied the allegations.

"It's hard to confront anonymous accusers, and even more difficult when the news is manufactured by a fake news entity like Politico who gave me less than a half hour to respond to this smear campaign," he said in a written statement. "I unequivocally deny the allegations that have been made against me. And I find it interesting that these anonymous complaints have only come forward after I began my campaign for governor."

I spoke with my friends in Tallahassee.

One former government aide told me, "Latvala has always been very touchy and grabby."

Would this aide or this aide's associates come forward?

"No, it's a different world for women in state politics or men who defend them," he said. "Our careers would be over."

The Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times interviewed more than two dozen legislators and lobbyists described a Tallahassee culture primed for sexual exploitation. Florida State and Florida A&M draw to the capital young students and professionals wanting to establish themselves. The lawmakers have well-funded political action committees to fund travel, meals and booze. Lobby firms encourage rela-

tionships between their interns and young staff with lawmakers.

My phone calls reaped similar information.

One regular observer of state politics told me, "The further the lawmakers get into the session, the shorter shirts, deeper the necklines."

A former lawmaker told me about private parties where lobbyists assigned young girls and boys to specific legislators. He said, "Rick, it's a culture that's been allowed to flourish for decades."

On Saturday morning, several people told me that they didn't believe an investigation would be possible if Latvala would be allowed to hold his chairmanship and the Senate's General Counsel Dawn Roberts led the probe.

Roberts worked for Latvala on the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee.

Fortunately, by late that afternoon, the attorney had recused herself.

Negron issued a memo saying he was "ordering a professional, independent, third-party investigation of the allegations regarding Senator Latvala. A professional, independent, thirdparty investigator will ensure a full, fair, and impartial investigation."

On Monday, Negron ordered Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, to take over as chairman of the Appropriations Committee until the investigation was completed. One more step is needed to send the message that culture is changing in the capital.

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PORT NEEDS A PLAN RESEARCH FACILITY

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By Rick Outzen and Duwayne Escobedo The Port of Pensacola is dying. Its four major revenue sources dropped nearly 30 percent from FY 2012-FY 2016, according to the city's budget documents.

Three of the primary revenue sources are a function of ship traffic at the port– wharfage, which dropped 19. 7 percent over the four years; storage down 32. 6 percent; and dockage down 37.7 percent.

The top revenue source is property rental fees, which dropped 24.7 percent from FY 2012-FY 2016.

The financial outlook for the port isn't any better for the fiscal year that started on Oct. 1. The Pensacola City Council in May terminated the lease agreement with Offshore Inland for Warehouse 9, which was supposed to house the DeepFlex joint venture that was to create 200 manufacturing jobs and revitalize the port operations.

Three years ago, Offshore Inland Marine & Oilfield Services announced a permanent relocation from Mobile to

Pensacola. The company expected to add at least 35 administrative positions and up to 80 fabrication positions, averaging $80,000 a year. In July 2014, Mayor Ashton Hayward announced the DeepFlex deal and touted that it would create 200 jobs and generate $52 million in capital investment for the city.

The council vote in May signaled the official admission that those jobs weren't coming to Pensacola. It also left the Port of Pensacola with only two tenants, CEMEX Ready Mix and Offshore Inland Marine.

The mayor's office failed to mention the decline in tenants in the FY 2018 proposed budget. The budget documents showed the port claimed that it had retained four major customers but failed to mention that two of them, Sine Qua Non-Holdings and Siddiqi Investments, were merely renting the parking lot near Commendencia Slip.

The FY 2018 proposed budget estimates port revenues will drop 21.4 percent below the FY 2017 budget. If the City meets that FY 2018 budget estimate, the port revenues will have fallen $803,000 since FY 2012.

While he has not held a press conference to outline how he plans to turn around the port, Mayor Ashton Hayward has announced that he is seeking a $15-million Triumph Gulf Coast grant to renovate Warehouse 4 into a marine research, development and education facility.

The proposed project is a regional partnership that includes the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Naval Sea Systems Command-Panama City and the City of Pensacola. According to information sent to the Escambia Board of County Commissioners, the facility will provide research for military or commercial autonomous vessels, product development and commercialization to market; intelligent subsea structures, environmental and ecosystem assessment with classroom and laboratories supporting those activities.

The building, which has been unused for years, needs to be renovated to accommodate the research space, classrooms, laboratories, manufacturing areas, storage and offices in modern recycled containers for mobility, flexibility and reusable workspace.

The 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse may also support marine research vessels for both offshore and inshore operations. The FWC Enforcement Division operations may relocate from the landing site of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, according to the city's website.

Dr. Wade Jeffrey, a distinguished UWF professor and Director of the Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation, told Inweekly that a facility of the waterfront has been his longtime dream, but he admitted that it might not happen if the City of Pensacola doesn't receive the Triumph grant.

"I think it would be great," he said. "The desire to be on the waterfront in a downtown facility has never gone away. We're just waiting for the right opportunity to take advantage of it."

He said the IHMC is lead on the project, and he praised IHMC research scientist David Fries.

"He is outstanding," said Jeffrey. "He's been building bigger and better underwater instruments for years."

A downtown marine research facility would help Jeffrey study red tide and invasive species, such as lionfish.

"Being downtown would give us a facility on the waterfront where we would have access to maintain specimens and run experiments," said Jeffrey. "Not much is known about the dynamics of (the red tide) organism."

He continued, "This partnership is technology driven. Maybe there is a faster, better way to monitor and detect this organism of interest and respond quicker and faster. Instead of taking days to confirm a red tide outbreak maybe we can come up with something that can find out in a matter of hours."

Last week, City Council President Brian Spencer announced he would like the council to pursue moving the Florida Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center to the port. He placed several items on the agenda to see if it's feasible.

He asked the council to explore buyout options with the Florida Department of Transportation regarding the port's administration building. According to Spencer, the port only has three employees in the building.

He believes it could be leased to the FWC for its enforcement operations and hatchery employees and generate revenue for the port. The port has empty buildings that could house hatchery operations, too.

Unfortunately, City Attorney Lysia Bowling recommended the items be withdrawn because of a lawsuit filed regarding the location of the hatchery at Bruce Beach. Spencer agreed to do so but has not dropped the matter.

Meanwhile, the future of the Port of Pensacola remains in limbo, waiting for Mayor Hayward to announce his vision for the city enterprise. {in}

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LAUREN GILLIAM: NEW UNITED WAY CEO

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By Duwayne Escobedo The most satisfying work that Laura Gilliam has done includes working with the school system, Marshall University, law enforcement, health department and churches and nonprofit agencies to reduce the opioid crisis in West Virginia.

The epidemic is a big problem in the Huntington, W. Va., area and across the United States. More than two million Americans have become addicted and abused the prescription pain pills.

Gilliam has led the charge to fight the issue as the head of the United Way of the River Cities, which serves four counties in West Virginia and one in Ohio, the past 12 years.

She recently beat out 315 other applicants to become the new president and CEO of the United Way of Escambia County.

"We are ground zero, unfortunately, in

the substance abuse issue," Gilliam said in a telephone interview with Inweekly.

"We have been very active and partnered really well with the local community. It's a complex issue. We've worked across a lot of sectors to create solutions."

Gilliam said she cannot wait to take over the United Way here and get involved in Achieve Escambia. The organization serves as the backbone of the initiative to improve education from "cradle to career" in the local region.

The 54-year-old gets excited talking about that and other challenges at the United Way of Escambia County.

"This is a new adventure," she said. "It's a great opportunity for me. I wasn't aware of everything they're doing. I value partnerships. They are key to being successful in attacking major issues. Without community support, there is very little we can do."

United Way board chairwoman Yvette McLellan, led the search committee and expects big things from Gilliam when she starts the job here Jan. 8. The United Way of Escambia County is the most comprehensive health and human services charity and largest provider of funds to the region's most critical programs.

In fact, after interviewing Gilliam over Skype, LandrumHR chairman and founder H. Britt Landrum Jr. told the search committee, "She's sharp. If you don't lock her down you'll miss the opportunity."

McLellan pointed out that Gilliam transitioned the United Way of the River Cities from a traditional United Way to a community impact organization, just like the Escambia County agency. Gilliam replaces Andrea Krieger, now executive director of the Pensacola State College Foundation.

"She has a long history with the United Way and that's one of the things that really stood out with us," McLellan said. "She eats, breathes and lives United Way. I can tell she believes in the United Way and gets it."

The Gilliams support their mom's deci-

sion, although she admitted some sadness exists because the family lived in Huntingdon for about 27 years and had deep roots in that community.

Her husband, Frank, is a professor of biological science at Marshall University.

Her children include her 26-year-old daughter, Rachel, who directs the family ministry at a church, and her 23-year-old son, Ian, who expects to earn his wings as a pilot in June. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in July 2016.

She said her son is going through flight school at NAS Pensacola, the Cradle of Aviation, is a big part of her excitement about relocating to the Gulf Coast.

"I knew this was a place I would like to be," Gilliam said. "We've been down here several times and always been impressed.

My family was excited. They knew I had been looking at what is the next step.

They've been very supportive of me."

Another reason the United Way search committee tapped Gilliam was because she "stood out" in leadership, experience, professionalism and history of working effectively with community partners, donors and volunteers.

"She also truly understands metrics and measurable impacts that drive the goals of the United Way of Escambia County," McLellan said.

"She can come right in and elevate us even more."

Gilliam leaves a trail of success behind in Huntington. She successfully created a 2-1-1 service for the United Way of the River Cities, which is a national effort by the organization to connect the needy with local resources. She has made national and statewide presentations more than a dozen times on subjects ranging from diversifying fundraising strategies and meeting community needs to coalition building and dropout prevention.

Plus, she was deeply involved

in the community. Gilliam is a founding member of the Women 2 Women Committee with the Huntington Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she is a past president of the Huntington Rotary Club.

The Herald-Dispatch named her "Citizen of the Year" in 2011, and a Huntington Mayoral Proclamation established November 7, 2015, as Laura P. Gilliam Day. Despite the accolades, Gilliam wants Pensacola residents to know she's approachable. Her door will be open to them, she said.

"I will spend a lot of time listening to concerns and ideas people might have for solutions," she said. "I believe in dialog and conversation and getting input from the community on what some of the challenges are, the gaps, that we can respond to." {in}

LAURA GILLIAM

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Age: 54 Family: Frank, husband, Rachel, daughter, and Ian, son.

Education: University of North Carolina bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Career: 21 years in advocacy and nonprofit work in Huntington, W. Va. Community: Founding member of the Women 2 Women Committee with the Huntington Area Chamber of Commerce; Board Member for the Ohio United Way State Association; and Huntington Rotary Club past president Honors: Selected as the 2011 Herald-Dispatch Citizen of the Year Award; Recipient of Mayoral Proclamation establishing November 7, 2015, as Laura P. Gilliam Day in Huntington

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ANDRADE RUNNING Attorney Alex

Andrade has filed to run for the Florida House District 2 seat currently held by Frank White.

He will run as a Republican. Democrat Ray Guillory filed in March to run for the seat.

White announced last month he is running for Florida Attorney General.

Andrade earlier this year was appointed

by Gov. Rick Scott to the First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Andrade is an attorney with Moore, Hill & Westmoreland. He was part of the 2016 Inweekly Rising Star class.

He was voted 2017 Best of the Coast Rising Star by the newspaper's readers. In his questionnaire for the issue, Andrade said what inspired him to give back to the community.

"Pensacola is special," he said. "I feel blessed to learn from talented and successful mentors in an environment that captures my imagination."

Alex earned his J.D. from the University of Florida (UF) Levin College of Law, where he served as President of the Trial Team and Chief Justice of the UF Supreme Court. For his service to the University of Florida, Alex was inducted into the UF Hall of Fame.

HATCHERY BID The Florida Department of

Environmental Protection last week posted its invitation for bids for the Florida Gulf Coast Marine Fisheries Hatchery and Enhancement Center on Bruce Beach.

Quint Studer's Old Stinky LLC, which owns the block across from the waterfront property, and Bear Construction announced their intent to possibly protest the bid.

On "Pensacola Speaks," Studer explained to Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen why he sent FDEP the letter of intent.

"You have to, within 72 hours of a bid, at least show intent that you might chal010 1

lenge the bid protest," he said. He will wait to see what the Pensacola City Council does at its Nov. 9 meeting and then decide if a formal protest is needed.

"If we didn't file an intent to file a protest, we'd lose our spot to say anything," said Studer.

The base bid calls for the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and permitting to construct the Fish Hatchery and Enhancement Center building, utility connections, site work, sidewalks, landscaping, stormwater management facilities, decorative outdoor art and informational signage, saltwater intake, irrigation well and site irrigation system, milling and re-pavement of limited portion of Clubbs Street.

There is no environmental remediation. The pedestrian bridge that hatchery proponents have touted is an alternative.

An alternative bid item is defined in the project documents: "separate optional bid item for more or less project requirements or alternate construction techniques or materials, which the Department may or may not accept as additional to the Base Bid, depending on available funding."

The drawings do not show the public walkway being extended past a circle south of the hatchery building. The three access points to the Baywalk are the pedestrian bridge, the hatchery building and the parking lot. There is no access to the Bruce Beach or Pensacola Bay. Assistant City Administrator Keith Wilkin stated on Facebook that the city has applied for an NRDA Enhancement Grant to expand the public walkways to an observation deck and build public parking and kayak launch at the end of Clubbs Street.

"We are very optimistic that grant proposal will be approved by the TIG (Trustee Implementation Group) in spring of 2018," wrote Wilkins.

BEULAH BELTWAY UPDATE Con-

cerned about how the proposed four-lane Beulah Beltway might affect their homes, citizens turned out for a town hall meeting last week to view the proposed routes for the southern and northern sections of the more than $200-million project.

The 11-mile stretch would connect West Nine Mile Road to U.S. Highway 29 providing a new interchange at Interstate 10. It also would alleviate traffic to Navy Federal Credit Union and other industry planned in the area including at the 2,500-acre The Bluffs, Northwest Florida's Industrial Campus. Planners said it would create a new route for semi-trucks carrying

freight and would help evacuation during a major hurricane.

The southern part of the project from Nine Mile to Kingsfield Road would largely follow the current Beulah road and add just two-feet of roadway making it 104-feet wide total. It is scheduled for completion by 2023.

Citizens were most concerned with the estimated $188.3 million route that would create a brand new 225-foot corridor heading north from Kingsfield. Its three options would merge with U.S. 29 at W. Quintette Road, just north of Quintette and Barrineau Road. The northern corridor is currently unfunded but if approved would finish in 2029.

District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Berry said he would settle for the northern section stopping at Muscogee. He pointed out the east-west corridor is undergoing more than $20 million in improvements and will be able to handle 18-wheelers and other big trucks.

"I don't want to spend taxpayer money for a (northern) design," he said. "How do we get traffic from Kingsfield to Muscogee?

Muscogee connects safely to Highway 29."

Meanwhile, District 1 Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said the southern section is "imperative." He said traffic is so bad that it takes Navy Federal Credit Union employees 15 minutes to get out of the parking lot. The company, which employs 5,000 and looks to double that number, is creating another entrance and exit at its main campus.

"We're going to find a way to get the money because it's important to Escambia County," Bergosh said.

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BLOUNT DELAYED Six months after the Pensacola City Council approved the sale of the old Blount School property to local developer ParsCo LLC, the county property appraiser's website shows the City of Pensacola still owns the property.

On Oct. 25 on NewsRadio 1620, Mayor Ashton Hayward counted the development of the city block that once was the site of the Blount Middle School as one of his accomplishments on the west side of Pensacola.

"West of city hall is just taking off," said Hayward. "From the Blount School property being redeveloped now to the A Street and its beautification to Corinne Jones to the fish hatchery enhancement center‌" Inweekly asked Hayward's public information officer, Vernon Stewart, about the sale and what was causing the delay.

Stewart did not respond.

KUDOS FOR DOWNTOWN The Florida

Chapter of the American Planning Association has named Downtown Pensacola its 2017 winner of its Great Places in Florida People's Choice Award. Downtown Pensacola was selected over four other finalists: Ancient Spanish Monastery, North Miami Beach; Beachwalk, Clearwater; Downtown Winter Park; and Mizner Park, Downtown Boca Raton.

Downtown Pensacola was cited for being a walkable 44-block area with historic and archaeological sites, chic shops, eclectic art galleries and award-winning restaurants. The APA also mentioned the Downtown Improvement District's Palafox Market, the privately-run Winterfest, Blue Wahoo Stadium, and the UWF-managed T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, Pensacola Museum of Commerce and Pensacola Museum of Art.

BAYVIEW DESIGN QUESTIONED

People have begun to forward Inweekly their concerns regarding the $8.2 million Bayview Community Center that Mayor Ashton Hayward presented to the Pensacola City Council at its second budget hearing in late September.

Citizens say that they were promised that they would be allowed to see and discuss the final plans prior to a council vote. City Administrator Eric Olson did not deliver the master plan to the council until after 5 p.m. the day before the hearing. Few people in District 4 knew that the vote was on the agenda.

The buzz is Mayor Hayward intends to let a private rowing club run the rowing storage and rental facility, which takes up 3,600 sq. ft. The city has discussed charging the club "program fees" which is 20 percent of the rowing club's receipts.

Recently District 4 resident and architect, Bennett Shuman, sent the following letter questioning the final design to the mayor and city council. He found the plan to be a "big disappointment."

He pointed out that the design doesn't have a neighborhood focus and turns its back to the public.

"I can see now that the selection process has selected the wrong designer and the 35-percent submittal results indicate the same," wrote Shuman. "The public gathering(s) for planning input failed miserably. This is a terrible design in my opinion on several levels."

He said the final design was not what "we in the immediate neighborhood signed up for." Shuman asked the mayor to "nip this in the bud sooner than later for the upcoming election year." inweekly.net

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He asked the council to reconsider the community center plan.

"The proposal does little to interact with users and presents an indoor environment lacking shade and shadow comfort to transitional spaces surrounding the concept," Shuman wrote. "This concept amounts to a static governmental style where staffers might be the sole individuals pleased with the results."

"This concept amounts to a static governmental style where staffers might be the sole individuals pleased with the results." Bennett Shuman TRASHY, TRASHY Inweekly publisher

Rick Outzen last week received a letter from a reader upset that the newspaper protected the name of the recovering heroin addict who helped with his Oct. 26 article "Heroin Crisis Hits Home."

The reader wrote. "Incredibly trashy paper. Trashy article on drug addict-Don't feel sorry for anyone anonymous. Trashy, trashy, garbage."

The letter was unsigned, and there was no return address on the envelope.

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FL) introduced legislation on Nov. 2 to accelerate federal efforts to modernize the nation's aging 911 systems.

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911 center for help, or send audio, video and photos during an emergency – are needed to help move the country's largely analog 911 call centers into the digital age that's now dominated by the use of smartphones, tablets and other devices.

In addition to increasing federal support for next-generation 911 deployments, the legislation also requires studies on how to better protect 911 systems from cyberattacks, and make them more resilient to natural disasters or other catastrophes.

According to the Federal Communications Commission, 29 of Florida's emergency 911 call centers suffered from impaired service in the days following Hurricane Irma. In fact, the FCC reported that at one point, 14 Florida call centers were completely offline in the wake of the storm.

On Nov. 3, Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced a resolution calling for the resignation of Robert Mueller, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, from his position as Special Counsel.

"Evidence has emerged that the FBI withheld information from Congress and from the American people about Russian corruption of American uranium companies," Gaetz said. He asserted that FBI led at the time by Mueller, blocked a confidential witness from contacting Congress and federal courts about the bribery and corruption he saw.

"By silencing him, Obama's Justice Department and Mueller's FBI knowingly kept Congress in the dark about Russia's significant and illegal involvement with American uranium companies," said Rep. Gaetz said in a statement. "These deeply troubling events took place when Mr. Mueller was the Director of the FBI. As such, his impartiality is hopelessly compromised. He must step down immediately." {in}

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From downtown developments to expanding entertainment options, you can't deny that Pensacola is experiencing a special kind of growth spurt right now. If the increasing construction zones and decreasing availability of parking spaces aren't enough evidence for you, the current success of Foo Foo Fest should be. Seriously, five years ago who would have thought that downtown would be buzzing because of public art exhibits? But that's exactly what was happening this past weekend thanks to CUBED and the Umbrella Sky Project and it was inspiring to watch.

And that's why we thought there's no better time than right now, when we are seeing the power of creative visioning thrive in our streets, than to make a wish list of more things we want to see happen in our happening little town. We tried to not limit our ideas, so some are really big picture and some are really small. We also didn't shy away from anything, so you'll see some political ideas in the mix too. But really, we wouldn't be Inweekly if we didn't go there. {in} We'd love to hear what you'd add to this list, so if you have a suggestion email it info@inweekly.net.

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More food trucks (preferably ones as good as Nomadic Eats)

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A dedicated women's

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health clinic

JOBS • JOBS • JOBS (and lots of them like Mobile recently got from Amazon)

More local beer

A Black history archive (or even a full blown museum)

A book store

A nightclub to fill the

The Punk Museum

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project become a reality

A centrally located food hall (like St. Roch Market in NOLA or Krog Street Market in ATL)

T h e lo n g -a wa it e d re tu rn o f A m tr a k's S u n se t L im it e d li n e

If we can't g e t tha t, maybe a M e g abus st o p

Increase diversity of elected officials Affordable housing options that are actually, you know, affordable More dog friendly restaurants and bars More public art (because clearly we "get" it now)

A new in d o o r venue a rena/co ncer t lif t (o r le ast a fa ce a fo r th e Pe nsacol Bay Ce nt er)

A downtown and/or beach rooftop bar A cat cafe A coffee house/ listening room style music venue

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An open container variance Ă la NOLA More free parking downtown (especially on week nights when there's not much going on)

A John Sunday monument A fresh-pressed juice place

A regular art market (like Palafox Market but just for art) A John Sunday monument

A sports museum (because everyone knows we have more than enough local heroes to justify one)

S ou l C y cle (or r eally jus a SoulC t ycle typ e studio ) A l so C l a s s Pa s s (becaus e we've g ot enough boutiqu fitness c e lasses n ow to make it worthw hile)

More hip-hop shows

Dim sum An Ethiopian restaurant And a Korean one too More Indian food Legit Middle Eastern food More ramen options A Cuban cafe Thai food downtown (we're cool with making the trek to Gulf Breeze for the good stuff, but downtown would be even better) Basically, just more ethnic food overall November 9, 2017

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Arts & Entertainment art, film, music, stage, books and other signs of civilization...

The Sounds of Foo Foo Fest

By Shelby Nalepa

Maria de Buenos Aires / Photo Courtesy of Pensacola Opera Week one of Foo Foo Fest is in the books, but there's still plenty of time left to get your cultural fix.

And one thing is clear from looking at the remaining schedule of events—week two is all about the music. From jazz guitarists to Harry Potter composers, Foo Foo Fest has a diverse lineup for every kind of music fan over the next few days.

This weekend is the last chance to catch Pensacola Little Theatre's "The Wedding Singer" based on the 1998 movie with Adam Sandler. The musical, full of '80s pop numbers

and wedding classics, serves as a nostalgic look back at the decade.

"The show is coming along great," said Ashley Simmons, PLT marketing and public relations specialist. "Long time PLT volunteer Billy Buff is the director. He most recently directed the blockbuster season finale, 'Footloose!'. As an '80s guy, Billy is filling this fun show with all sorts of nostalgic images and iconic stars.

Tickets are going quick, so I would recommend people get them as soon as possible."

On Friday and Sunday, Pensacola Opera is bringing a passionate tango to life

that celebrates Argentinian culture in a unique way. "'María de Buenos Aires' is a tango opera by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, the father of the modern tango," said Kristen Wisniewski, director of marketing at Pensacola Opera. "Performed in Spanish, the story features María as she encounters the full spectrum of life in Buenos Aires."

With performing artists from both Pensacola Opera and Ballet Pensacola, the production will also feature original choreography by Ballet Pensacola Artistic Director Richard Steinert and music from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.

Since it coincides with Veterans Day, the second half of Foo Foo Fest also has some special plans to honor the veterans and service members in the community.

The Pensacola Civic Band will perform a patriotic concert at Saenger Theatre, and all military service members presenting their DD214 will be granted free admission.

Pensacola's Salute to Veterans will feature retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lowell Graham, Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Texas at El Paso, SFC. Aaron Cockson, hornist with the U.S. Army

Band "Pershing's Own" as well as special guest Frank Emond, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

"For the past several years, The Pensacola Civic Band has been partnering with the local Pearl Harbor Initiative spearheaded by Holly Shelton," said Lewis Garvin, Pensacola Civic Band publicity chairman. "The Pearl Harbor Initiative brought survivors back to Pearl Harbor back in 2011, and the Civic Band has been honored to be a part in a small way. Several of the survivors have been musicians and as a result have a special place in the hearts of many of the members. Sadly, many of the survivors have passed away, but one will be with us for this concert to help conduct, 99-year-old Frank Emond."

Garvin said that Emond was a French Horn player in the U.S. Navy Band aboard the USS Pennsylvania.

"We are located in one of the most iconic and veteran-filled areas," Garvin said.

"Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels, the Cradle of Naval Aviation, Eglin, Whiting Field and much more. The many service men and women who are stationed here throughout the years have our gratitude and the least we can do is put on a concert that honors them in some small way." {in}

FOO FOO MUSICAL HAPPENINGS The Wedding Singer Thursday, Nov.9-Sunday, Nov. 12 Fans of the late '90s rom-com will love this musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2006. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m., the Sunday matinee starts at 3 p.m.

Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. An Evening with Guitarist Gene Bertoncini 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Internationally known Gene Bertoncini is one of the preeminent jazz guitarists active today, with accolades such as the "Segovia of jazz."

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 Tarragona St. Maria de Buenos Aires 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Experience a surreal, genre-bending, tango complete with dancers, opera singers and an orchestra.

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Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd.

An Evening with Don Schlitz— a Tribute to Larry Butler 7:30-8:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Don Schlitz will honor the memory of his friend Larry Butler. Both are known for helping bridge the gap between country and pop music with the hit song, "The Gambler," made famous by Kenny Rodgers.

Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Veterans Day Music Extravaganza 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Celebrate Veterans Day with a musical experience featuring soul-jazz flutist Althea Rene, Groove Symphony and the Perfect Image Show Band.

US Army National Guard Armory, 8790 Grow Dr.

Pensacola's Salute to Veterans 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 Pensacola Civic Band presents a musical collection of patriotic selections honoring veterans' service and the military units in which they served.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Shining Lives: A Musical by Jessica Thebus and Andre Pluess 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Watch the dress rehearsal of the true story of four Radium Girls who took their case to court and became influential in the creation of the OSHA laws. And don't worry if you can't make it today for the rehearsal preview, regular performances will run Nov.17- Dec. 17.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 Tarragona St. An Evening of New Orleans Jazz 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 This concert will feature Hal Smith's On

the Levee Band paying tribute to New Orleans’s Edward "Kid" Ory. Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The Williams Trifecta 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Pensacola Bay Concert Band will perform pieces from three famous, unrelated composers who share the last name Williams—Clifton, John and Vaughan. The program will include favorites such as "Rhosymedre," "Songs of Heritage" plus tunes from Harry Potter and Star Wars.

Christ Church Parish, 18 W. Wright St. Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival Thursday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 19 This annual festival features live music from more than 200 celebrated songwriters. frankbrownsongwriters.com

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THURSDAY 11.9

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FRIDAY 11.10

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SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmet.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8 p.m. $15. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Single Fin Cafe, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/singlefincafe EVERCLEAR 7 p.m. $30-$130. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

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Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace.

PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques.

Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com OCEAN HOUR CLEAN-UP 9-10 a.m. Chimney Park and Bay Bluffs. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags are supplied. oceanhourfl.com COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com $1 OR LESS BOOK SALE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Books, 1040 N. Guillemard St. facebook.com/ openbooksbookstore READY, SET, SYNC SEMINAR 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free. 29576 Perdido Beach Blvd. frankbrownsongwriters.com REPTICON 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$10. Children 5 and under are free. Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Parkway. repticon.com AROMATHERAPY PAIN RELIEF 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION 12-4 p.m. PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. pensacolahumane.org ‘PARIS CAN WAIT’ FILM SCREENING 1 p.m.

Pensacola Cinema Art, 120 Church St. pensacolacinemaart.com AUTUMN VIBES MARKET 2-5 p.m. Wild Lemon, 3000 N. 12th Ave. facebook.com/beawildlemon ICE FLYERS VS. FAYETTEVILLE MARKSMEN 7:05 p.m. $15-$29. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com EKALI 8 p.m. $12-$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. Partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com AFTER GAME SKATE 9:30 p.m. $9-$12. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com

WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one to twohour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant.

GOSPEL SHOW 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Flora-Bama Church, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. frankbrownsongwriters.com.

GROUP MEDITATION 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BIRD JAM 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Music festival benefiting Northwest Florida Wildlife Sanctuary. Fountain Park, 300 E. Zaragoza St. PUBLIC SKATE 1:30-4:30 p.m. $9-$12. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com SEVILLE QUARTER 7TH ANNUAL WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2-5 p.m. $45-450. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com REFORMATION CONCERT 2:30 p.m. Renaissance orchestra. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: SHENANIGANS 4-5 p.m. Free. 1010 N. 12th Ave. setsco.org/first-city-shakespeare RECKLESS KELLY 7 p.m. $20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

MONDAY 11.13

PILATES MAT 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com HANDS ON COOKING: APPETIZERS WITH WINE PAIRINGS AND GOURMET CHEESE TRAY 6-8 p.m. $60. 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmet.com WORLD OF NOODLES 6 p.m. $35. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. pensacolacooks. rezclick.com BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS 6:30-8 p.m. $10.

Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and more. Professional dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com THREATS TO LOCAL CORAL REEFS 6:30 p.m.

Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org IRATION 6:30 p.m. $23. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com SONGWRITERS AND POETS OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m.

Goat Lips, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com THE ILLUSIONISTS PRESENT: ADAM TRENT 7:30 p.m. $39-$99. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. saengertheatre.com

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TUESDAY 11.14

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m.

SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com VINO MAGNIFICO 5:30 p.m. $12 per person. V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox. vpauls.com FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org O’RILEY’S PINT RUNNERS 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Jan. 30. O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox. orileyspub.com POETRY OPEN MIC 6-8 p.m. Constant Coffee & Tea, 615 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/pensacolapoetry COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. $10. Country Two Step, East Coast Swing, Competition Choreography and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com UWF LAMBDA COALITION MEETING 7 p.m.

Building 36, room 191. University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway.

KRANIUM 7 p.m. $15-$20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com HEALING CLINIC AND MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org TUNESDAY SOUND CAFE 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and tunes from the baby grand piano.

Pensacola Library lobby, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com

arts & culture

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PMOA GALLERY TOURS 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with museum admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

ART BEYOND WALLS

3:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Bring a laser photo copy of loved ones to be pasted on the memorial wall. firstcityart.org

OUT OF THE PARKAN EXPERIENCE

6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Glassblowing demonstrations from Joe Hobbs. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org November 9, 2017

≥Current Exhibits

CUBED Twelveday outdoor mural installation. On view through Nov. 12. Palafox Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza ALTERED BOOKS

On view through Nov. 18. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org RESOURCE UWF

WEDNESDAY 11.15

YOUTH SEMINAR 11 a.m. City of Gulf Shores Cultural Center, 19470 Oak Road. W. frankbrownsongwriters.com.

BOOK TALK WITH ANDREA JONES WALKER 2 p.m. Free. Pensacola State College Library, 1000 College Blvd.

SAVE THE THIRD WITH CHEF IRV MILLER: JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE FAVORITES 5 and 7:30 p.m. $45 per person. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. greatsouthernrestaurants.com CANNING AND PRESERVING FRUIT JAMS 6 p.m. $40. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. pensacolacooks.rezclick.com PILATES & PINOT 6-7 p.m. $12. Pure Pilates Downtown, 426 S Palafox. purepilatespensacola.com WATERBOYZ SLOW SKATE 6-7 p.m. Every Wednesday. Skate starts and ends at Waterboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave. waterboyz.com AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT 6 p.m. Sunset Cork Room, 225 E. 16th Ave. Gulf Shores. frankbrownsongwriters.com.

FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SWING DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY 6:3010 p.m. $5-$10. Professional west coast swing instruction for all levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com AJJ 7 p.m. $15-$17. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PUB TRIVIA 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 2018. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox. orileyspub.com FREE DANCE LESSONS 8-8:30 p.m. Free beginner west coast swing dance lesson. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com FEAR AND FOLLY: THE VISIONARY PRINTS OF FRANCISCO GOYA AND FREDERICO CASTELLON On view

through Dec. 31.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org REBELS WITH A CAUSE: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST WOMEN On view

faculty exhibit. On View through Nov. 18. The Art Gallery at University of West Florida, Bldg.

82, 11000 University Parkway. uwf.edu

through Dec. 31.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

through Dec. 1.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

through Jan. 14.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

POSTCARDS FROM MONTANA On view

ART OF ADOPTION

On view through Dec. 1. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

CROSSING BOUNDARIES: ART AND THE FUTURE OF ENERGY On view

DOCUFLORIDA On view through Feb. 4.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org PHILATELY & FRIENDSHIP: THE ART OF ACE On

view through Feb. 27. Exhibition of 50 illustrated envelopes created by members of Art Cover Exchanged.

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org

PENSACOLA CULTURAL CENTER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: NINA FRITZ

12-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St.

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If you haven’t taken a selfie under the Umbrella Sky yet, don’t worry. The 12-day marathon of cultural happenings known as Foo Foo Fest is still going strong. In fact, the events don’t wind down until Monday, Nov. 13, so there’s still plenty of time to get into the spirit of things.

CUBED Now-Monday, Nov. 13 An innovative approach to public art, CUBED is an outdoor installation featuring 16 murals created by multiple artists. They were painted live last weekend and will be on display for the remainder of Foo Foo Fest at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. After Nov. 13 they will be moved and displayed behind the TT Wentworth Museum.

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Fiore Flower Flashes Now-Saturday, Nov. 11 Fiore florists will present early morning installations of fresh, biodegradable floral art at various downtown locations.

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Pensacola Umbrella Sky Project Now- Saturday, Feb. 3 Gaze above Intendencia Street as the sky is replaced with colorful umbrellas. This installation is free to experience and will be up for three months.

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Science on the Street Now-Saturday, Nov. 11 Learn about scientists throughout history in this free, interactive exhibit from Pensacola MESS Hall.

Downtown on Palafox (from Garden to Main Streets)

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The Wedding Singer Thursday, Nov.9-Sunday, Nov. 12 Take a trip back to the ‘80s as Pensacola Little Theatre brings “The Wedding Singer” to the stage. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee 3 p.m. Tickets are $33 and $17 for Thursday shows.

Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St.

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Writing on the Funny Side of Florida 2-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 The West Florida Literary Federation’s event features humorous prose writing by Florida journalists and novelists. Workshop tickets are $15; all other events are free.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400

S. Jefferson St. and Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox Pearl Round Table with the “Pearl Goddess” Betty Sue King 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 10; 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 Learn all about the art of pearl cultivation at the exclusive event. Only 20 spots available. Call 434-8948 for reservations. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 420 S. Palafox “Viva Italia” 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 Chef Irv Miller presents Italian dishes and selected Italian wines to celebrate Italy’s autumn harvest. Tickets are $75 per person.

Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox STAMPED Movie Night 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 Support Pensacola’s LGBT Film Festival, STAMPED, and enjoy the 1990s classic, “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything.”

The Vineyard, 1010 N. 12th Ave. Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit with Marie Curie 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 Join Pensacola MESS Hall with a celebration of the 150th birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Marie Curie. The “living film” follows the story of the famed woman from childhood to her research.

Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 40 S. Alcaniz St. Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Thursday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 19 The 33rd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival features more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast. frankbrownsongwriters.com U.S. Navy Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 Celebrate Veteran’s Day weekend and the 71st An-

niversary of the Blue Angels team. Enjoy the high-flying performers at this year’s air show with performances on Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 8 a.m. on both days.

NAS Pensacola, 280 Taylor Rd. Veteran’s Day Music Extravaganza 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Performers Althea Rene, Groove Symphony and the Perfect Image Show Band perform. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 day of the show.

US Army National Guard Armory, 8790 Grow Dr. An Evening with Guitarist Gene Bertoncini 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Jazz Pensacola presents An Evening with Guitarist Gene Bertoncini. All tickets cost $25, with proceeds going to the F. Norman Vickers Artist in Residence Fund, which is designated to further the long-term mission of Jazz Pensacola.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 Tarragona St. Pensacola Eggfest VIP Dinner 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Enjoy good food, craft beer from Lewis Bear Company, craft cocktails from Old Hickory Whiskey Bar at this cookout style dinner.

Tickets are $50.

Legendary Marine, 84 W. Airport Blvd.

Maria de Buenos Aires 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 12 Featuring talented performers from Pensacola Opera and Ballet Pensacola, Maria de Buenos Aires is a “spiritual journey” opera set to the beat of a tango.

Tickets are $25-$60.

Pensacola State College Ashmore Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd.

An Evening with Don Schlitz— A Tribute to Larry Butler 7:30-8:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Don Schlitz will honor the memory of his special friend and musical pioneer Larry Butler. Proceeds from the show benefit

the Larry Butler Memorial Award Fund at the University of West Florida.

Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola’s Salute to Veterans 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 The Pensacola Civic Band celebrates veterans with a musical selection of patriotic numbers.

Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox 13th Annual Pensacola Marathon 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Get your running shoes out for the annual Pensacola marathon. The race begins and ends at Veteran’s Memorial Park making a 26.2-mile loop.

Veteran’s Memorial Park, 200 S. 9th Ave. Pensacola Big Green Egg Fest 12-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Sample bites from competing chefs with cold beer and good views. Come for the food and stay for the concert. Drivin n’ Cryin perform at 2 p.m.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Shining Lives: A Musical by Jessica Thebus and Andre Pluess 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Watch the dress rehearsal of the true story of four Radium Girls who took their case to court and became influential in the creation of the OSHA laws.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 Tarragona St. An Evening of New Orleans Jazz 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Hal Smith’s On the Levee Band will be performing at the Seville Quarter’s Evening of Great Jazz. Tickets are $20 per person.

Phineas Phogg’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The Williams Trifecta 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Pensacola Bay Concert Band will perform pieces from three famous unrelated composers with the last name Williams— Clifton, John and Vaughan.

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS PANHANDLE CHARITABLE OPEN BREAKS FUNDRAISING RECORD Sixteen years ago, the loss of his teenage son prompted John Peacock to start the Panhandle Charitable Open as a way to turn something bad into something good.

The PCO event began as a small neighborhood golf tournament and has now grown into a three-day extravaganza and fundraising powerhouse for the Pensacola community.

Most recently, the PCO capped off its 2017 weekend raising a record $280,000 over the three-day event, boosting the total raised for local charities to almost $1.2 million dollars since 2006.

“The success of a grassroots, volunteer-led event like PCO is a true testament to the generosity of the Pensacola community,” said John Peacock. “From our sponsors, to the golfers, to the dinner guests, this event is truly a community effort.”

The PCO held its Fore! Par-Tee dinner event at Sanders Beach Community Center. Nationallyknown comedian Tom Cotter of America’s Got Talent fame headlined the event and kept the packed house laughing all evening long.

Food was provided by Four Seasons Catering, and dozens of silent auction, live auction, and raffle prizes helped to line up contributions for the event. Following the evening party, golfers filled up two area courses over two days at Marcus Pointe and Stonebrook Golf Club on Friday and Saturday.

“There is no way we could do this without the help of our volunteer board,” said Peacock. “This is truly a team effort, and I’m grateful to our board and volunteers who did everything from decorations to operations of raising over a quarter of a million dollars this year.”

Over the next few weeks and months, the PCO will deliver 100% of this year’s net contributions of $280,000 to 25 charities in the Pensacola area. The primary charity recipients of this year’s event include: Council on Aging of West Florida Gulf Coast Kid’s House Child Guardian, Inc. The Ashley Lauren Offerdahl Foundation for the Children’s Home Society of Florida Santa Rosa Kid’s House The Panhandle Charitable Open, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was originally formed to honor the memory of John Ryan Peacock who lost his life in a tragic car accident at the age of 17. Today, the tournament serves to also remember the life of Ashley Lauren Offerdahl who passed away suddenly at the age of 25. This charity event is designed to transform these tragic events into a celebration of giving in their names. Together, their legacy lives on through the generosity of their families, friends and supporters of the PCO.

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news of the weird GOOD-NATURED WEIRDOS Three teenagers from Rahway, New Jersey, who call themselves the Rahway Bushmen, have been discouraged from their signature prank: dressing up as bushes and popping up in Rahway River Park to say "Hi!" to unsuspecting passersby.

NJ.com reported in October that the Union County Police Department warned the Bushmen that they would be arrested if caught in action. The high school students started by jumping out to scare people, but decided to soften their approach with a gentler greeting.

"We were trying to be harmless," one of the Bushmen said. "It's more or less an idea to try to make people smile." But Union County Public Information Officer (and fun sucker) Sebastian D'Elia deadpanned: "It's great until the first person falls and sues the county." Or puts an eye out.

ANIMAL TROUBLEMAKERS Pilots were warned of "low sealings" at Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik, Alaska, on Oct. 23 because of an obstruction on the runway: a 450-pound bearded seal.

Meadow Bailey of the Alaska Department of Transportation told KTVA-TV that the city, also known as Barrow, was hit by heavy storms that day, and airport staff discovered the seal while clearing the runway. However, staff are not authorized to handle marine animals, so North Slope Animal Control stepped in, using a sled to remove the seal. Bailey said animals such as musk ox, caribou and polar bears are common on the runway, but the seal was a first.

•About two dozen car owners in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Snellville, Georgia, were perturbed in late October by what they thought was vandalism: Their cars' side mirrors were being shattered, even in broad daylight. Finally, according to WSB-TV, one resident caught the real perpetrator: a pileated woodpecker who apparently believes his reflection in the mirrors is a rival. Because pileated woodpeckers are a protected species, neighbors had to get creative with their solution. They are now placing plastic bags over their side mirrors while the cars are parked.

UNDIGNIFIED DEATH Nathan William Parris, 72, met his unfortunate end when a cow he was trying to move turned against him at his farm in Floyd County, Georgia, on Oct. 25. Parris was pinned against a fence by the recalcitrant cow, reported the Rome News-Tribune, which caused him severe chest trauma. First responders tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the Redmond Regional Medical Center emergency room.

IRONIES Workers at a Carl's Jr. in Santa Rosa, California, were busy filling an order for 165 Super Star burgers for first responders to the Fountaingrove area wildfires on

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Oct. 26 when a grease fire broke out in the restaurant. The fire started in the char broiler and then jumped to the exhaust system.

Franchise co-owner Greg Funkhouser told The Press-Democrat the building was "completely torn up. ... We made it through the big one, only to get taken out by this." When the person who placed the order arrived to pick it up, he saw six Santa Rosa Fire Department trucks in the parking lot and left, so Funkhouser handed out free burgers to "anyone around."

•A Henrietta, New York, gifts and oddities store earned its name on Oct. 24 when a garbage truck rolled between two gas pumps and across a road to crash into the 200-yearold building where the store had opened in June. Jeri Flack, owner of A Beautiful Mess, told WHAM-TV that her building is "wrecked in the front so bad that I can't open back up."

Witnesses say the truck driver pulled into a spot at a Sunoco station across the street and got out to use the restroom. That's when the truck rolled away and barreled into the business. Sunoco employee T.J. Rauber said, "I see a lot of crazy stuff up here, but I ain't never seen nothing like that."

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINAL Burglary suspect and career criminal Shane Paul Owen, 46, of South Salt Lake, Utah, was on the run from police on Oct. 24 when he dashed into a vacant church. A Salt Lake City SWAT team held a standoff at the church for more than six hours -- until Owen called 911 to say that he was locked in the church's boiler room and couldn't get out. "Can you hurry?" he asked the dispatcher. "I need to talk to them first so they don't ... shoot me," Owen pleaded. The Deseret News reported he was booked on outstanding warrants for retaliation against a witness, drug distribution and identity fraud.

EWWWWW! Two doctors from the University of Florence in Italy have documented the case of a woman who has been sweating blood from her face and the palms of her hands for about three years. Roberto Maglie and Marzia Caproni wrote in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that the unnamed Italian woman couldn't identify a trigger for the bleeding, but said times of stress would intensify it for periods of from one to five minutes. After ruling out the possibility that she was faking it, the doctors diagnosed her with hematohidrosis, a rare disease that causes blood to be excreted through the pores. They were able to treat her, but couldn't completely stop the bleeding. The cause remains a mystery. {in}

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