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Florida is a closed primary state. In a primary election, voters may only vote for candidates in their party of registration unless there is a universal primary contest, a nonpartisan contest, or other issue on the ballot. Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds you there are

Three Ways to Vote 1. Early Early voting will be held Saturday, August 20,

through Saturday, August 27, at seven area locations. Early voting locations and hours can be found online at EscambiaVotes.com.

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us by mail, phone, email (votebymail@escambiavotes.com), fax, online, or in person at the Elections Office. Requests must include the voter’s date of birth and address, and must be received no later than Wednesday, August 24, 2016.

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VERNON STEWART The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Pensacola announced the public information officer for the City of Pensacola will be the Event Lead for the 2017 Relay season. Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pensacola to help save lives from cancer. The Relay For Life movement is the world's largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2015. GULF POWER Three recently announced Gulf Power-supported Power of Flight grants will provide Operation Migration, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, and Manomet Inc. researchers the data, tools, strategies and community-based stewardship actions that are essential to protecting coastal birds. The Power of Flight program has been instrumental in conserving critical bird species. To date, 88 Power of Flight-supported projects have been implemented across the region served by the Gulf Power and the other Southern Company system's electric utility subsidiaries. SACRED HEART HOSPITAL Florida Blue

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has designated Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care. The new designation is part of an effort by Florida's leading health insurer to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality maternity care. Delivering more than 3,600 babies each year, Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola serves as the regional center for high-risk pregnancy.

ELVIN MCCORVEY When the Emerald

Coast Utility board member filed to run for a sixth term, he listed 1770 E. Baars Street as his address. According to voter registration records, McCorvey had been living at 1708 E. Scott St., from May 29, 2013, until he changed his address to a house on Baars Street. The problem is the Scott Street address is in District 4, and he was elected in 2012 to represent District 3. For three years, McCorvey was paid to represent people in a district that he didn't reside in. McCorvey has three opponents in the Democratic primary on Aug. 30.

SUNSHINE CENTER Mayor Ashton Hayward created the city's public records department after a state attorney's report blasted his administration's handling of record requests in July 2013. Over the past three years, the Sunshine Center has had three different directors. Requests are denied because of misinterpretations of state law or the semantics of the requests. There isn't much sunshine in Hayward's center. MILTON PRESS CONFERENCE Last week, State Sen. Greg Evers, State Rep. Mike Hill, and Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole held a press conference in Milton to object a $2.4 billion proposal by incoming Senate President Joe Negron to help reduce toxic algae blooms in Southeast Florida. Evers isn't returning to the Senate. Hill is in a tough fight for Evers' old seat. Who cares? Not Negron.

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TAKE TIME WITH THIS DECISION Few hires are as important to the future of Northwest Florida as the selection of the next president of the University of West Florida. The institution is more than place for higher learning and research; it’s a catalyst for our region’s growth. When Dr. John Cavanaugh announced that he was leaving UWF to head the Pennsylvania State College system in 2008, 20 candidates applied to serve as interim president. Those names were narrowed down to two finalists, Dr. Judy Bense, UWF Division of Anthropology and Archaeology Executive Director and Dr. Ed Ranelli, UWF College of Business Dean. Bense was selected and eventually the word “interim” was dropped from her title. During her tenure, she has been a cheerleader, fundraiser, lobbyist, and educator. Bense placed an emphasis on developing a fuller campus life for her students and building stronger bonds with the community. She is leaving the university in much better shape than she found it, and its testimony to her success that 70 people have applied to succeed her. Mort O’Sullivan heads the presidential search committee. Greenwood/Asher & Associates of Miramar Beach, the consulting firm that helped the University of Florida find its president, has handled the selection process. Earlier this year at a breakfast meeting, Julie Holley of Greenwood/Asher asked the community leaders what were their expectations of the next UWF president.

Jerry Maygarden, a former UWF student body president, Pensacola mayor and state lawmaker, said that the new president must have a focus on students and how to make the university attractive to them because enrollment numbers are important in determining state funds. The new president has to be a fundraiser and the university’s top development officer. Maygarden said the president must understand the political process and how to work that process to get more funding from state government. All are true, but the role of the UWF president is much more than that. The president needs to be seen as a champion for excellence in education and promote the value of learning. Education is the great equalizer that makes the American Dream possible for all students, regardless of their circumstances. The presidential search committee met on Aug. 16 at the university’s Pensacola campus to review those 70 applications and decide the candidates who would be asked for formal interviews. After the interviews are conducted over the next few weeks, the search committee is expected to forward three names to the Board of Trustees. The decision is expected to be made at the Sept. 15 board meeting. Let’s hope the “fast-track” timetable isn’t rushing such an important decision. This is one deadline that could be extended if more time is needed to vet all the applicants. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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WOMEN HELPING WOMEN

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By Jennifer Leigh For girls around the globe who are without access to feminine hygiene, getting your period is more than an inconvenience. It could affect your livelihood. "Young ladies who get their periods in countries like Uganda are sometimes not allowed to go to school, or they have miss school," said Billie Nicholson. "Access to sanitary feminine hygiene products is one of those regular things we take for granted." According to the Days for Girls (DfG) website, girls who have access to sanitary hygiene are more confident in school, their attendance rises and they are more likely to graduate. For every year of education, her future income increases and she marries four years later. Nicholson and her sisters at the women's group through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were first introduced to the Days for Girls organization from Gulf Breeze resident, Julie Gib-

son, who was visiting the church recently. The nonprofit serves hundreds of countries distributing more than 300,000 kits to girls since 2008. Their motto is "Every girl. Every where. Period. By 2022." Nicholson said she was shocked to know there was such a need. Without simple hygiene products, girls in developing countries are reduced to using whatever materials available—cornhusks, newspapers, rags or banana leaves. "We all need to have that wake-up call," Nicholson said. "Not everything is perfect everywhere." It didn't take a lot of convincing for the group, which Nicholson serves as the president, to find out how they can help. One member contacted Days for Girls on how to get started and what materials were needed. Then, a workshop was scheduled and posted online via the website JustServe. org and social media. The night of the workshop, there were 30 women and girls from Navarre to Perdido Key ready to work.

"It was women helping other women," Nicholson said. "We had sisters everywhere cutting patterns, sewing, ironing or putting on the finishing stitches," Nicholson said. The unfinished work from the first workshop was carried over to the next. On Aug. 25, there will be another event at the Milton church. So far, they've sewn 59 bags, 41 shields, and 345 liners. Nicholson said there will be more completed kits ready to send in November. Their ultimate goal is 500 kits. The thought behind Days for Girls is to provide girls with DfG kits, which includes a drawstring bag carrying moister barrier shields, flannel liners, a washcloth, soap, Ziploc bags (to launder soiled liners) and a calendar for girls to chart their menstrual cycle. The shields and liners are handmade using "pretty patterns," which are as fashionable as they are functional. Nicholson recalls hearing that when kits were handed out to girls in a classroom, one of the teachers tried to snag one for herself joking, "But I'm a girl, too!" It may seem like a small gesture, but organizations like Days for Girls are making a big difference. According to UNICEF, more than half the schools in the poorest countries lack private toilets. And thanks to DfG and several other groups including Sustainable Health Enterprises and AFRIpads, girls don't have to worry about missing school because of their period. On the DfG website, it states that absence rates in Uganda went from 36 percent before distribution to 8 percent. After DFG kits had been sent to one school in Kenya, the absence rate went from 25 percent to 3 percent. Even in the Florida panhandle, you can make a difference. Anyone who wants to donate their time and help make the kits can sign up at JustServe.org. There are no sewing skills required. "Even if you don't know how to sew, if you can hold a pair of scissors, you can help," Nicholson said. While Nicholson will likely never meet any of the girls who receive the hygiene kits, there's a certain bond she shares with them.

There's a personal connection between making something with your own hands and passing it on to someone else in need. "This is one of the best projects I've seen," she said. "I hope they know these were made with hearts and hands of people who care about them." {in}

QUICK FACTS ABOUT DAYS FOR GIRLS (DFG) KITS •DfG kits are made to last up to three years. A female student can earn back about 180 days of school that would otherwise be lost. •The total cost of each kit is $10, which is less expensive than disposable pads and tampons. •There were 27 different prototypes of the DfG kit before the final product was developed. •Washable pads and menstrual cups save on waste. Washable feminine hygiene products would save 1.3 tons of waste annually in the U.S. and Canada. •Through DfG Enterprises, Days for Girls trains women in sewing, reproductive health, basic business skills, and soap making. Source: daysforgirls.org

DAYS FOR GIRLS KITS WORKSHOP

WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 WHERE: Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints, 5737 Berryhill Rd. (Milton) DETAILS: justserve.org

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POLITICAL CIRCUS conference at AppRiver, but praised the lawmaker and allowed Broxson to speak, while Hill stood several rows back. The Florida Chamber of Commerce PAC released a television commercial that asserted, "Mike Hill broke his word to Governor Rick Scott, the chamber of commerce and everyone in the Pensacola region. When politicians say one thing and do another, it's called hypocrisy and, as our ad explains, Hill's actions are ‘putting thousands of Panhandle jobs at risk.'" Before Broxson responded to Hill's attacks, he tried to dissuade Hill from the mudslinging. Florida Politico last week reported on a sharplyworded voicemail from Broxson to Hill warning to stop running negative ads or political action committees will heat up against his campaign and provided a recording of the message. Inweekly has been told the new polls have shown Broxson's response has been effective, putting him ahead of Hill, but who knows what other bombshells are ahead in this race.

By Rick Outzen As the Aug. 30 primaries approach, the mudslinging ramped up last week.

GOP CONGRESSIONAL RACE

The field is crowded: Rebekah Bydlak, Cris Dosev, State Sen. Greg Evers, Gary Fairchild, Brian Frazier, State Rep. Matt Gaetz, Mark Wichern and James Zumwalt. As the primary approaches, Gaetz, the frontrunner in some polls, is taking the most hits. In July, Dosev brought up at the Walton Republican Women Federated Forum how Gaetz's former PACs, Economic Freedom Foundation and Free Enterprise Fund, funneled contributions to his Congressional campaign after he resigned as their heads. The Huffington Post picked up the story. Gaetz led the two political action committees until March 18 of this year. On March 21, he announced his candidacy. On May 26, two PACs, then headed by Amanda Clark, filed papers with the Florida Division of Elections to formally terminate operations. Then on June 20, they contributed their remaining funds to North Florida Neighbors, a federally registered super PAC – $369,008 donation from the Economic Freedom Foundation and a $11,306 contribution from the Free Enterprise Fund. North Florida Neighbors has supported the Congressional campaigns of Gaetz in District 1 and Neal Dunn in Florida's 2nd Congressional District. The PAC has given the Gaetz campaign $292,262. Gaetz told Daily News reporter Tom McLaughlin that he has had no communication with the Pacs since his resignation. The Bydlak campaign sent out an email that uncovered more information about the August 18, 2016

relationship between the PACs and North Florida Neighbors. "In a letter from Economic Freedom Foundation counsel, Bucky Mitchell, dated November 12, 2015, Economic Freedom Foundation informed the Florida Division of Elections that the PAC would not make any further contributions to North Florida Neighbors," said the email. The PAC documents showed that state auditors questioned a $10,000 contribution from Economic Freedom Foundation to North Florida Neighbors made in August 2015. EFF unsuccessfully tried to get a refund from North Florida Neighbors, but the funds had already been obligated. Mitchell wrote that the PAC "will not make this type of expenditure in the future" in his November reply. Gaetz told the media that the Huffington Post has repeatedly attacked him because of his Second Amendment stance. He planned to stay focused on conservative reforms, rather than mudslinging.

STATE SENATE RACE

When they announced their candidacy for Evers' Senate seat, State Reps. Doug Broxson and Mike Hill said they were friends who intended to run clean campaigns. Then Hill launched negative ads trying to paint Broxson as a liberal who supported "corporate welfare," Obamacare, illegal immigration and Common Core. Polls reportedly showed the negative ads were working and had given Hill a sizeable lead over Broxson. Broxson, who has outraised Hill by about a 2-to-1 margin, fired back with a series of mailers and ads attacking Hill for reneging on his commitment to Gov. Rick Scott on the governor's job initiative. Gov. Scott fell short of endorsing Broxson during a recent press

ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1

The GOP primary has three strong candidates—Jeff Bergosh, Jesse Casey, and Karen Sindel. In a viewpoint sent to the media, Sindel complained that she had thousands of dollars of illegal theft and damage to her campaign signs. She asked citizens to please report anyone they see stealing or damaging hers or any candidate's signs to the Escambia County Sheriff 's Office at 436-9620.

ECUA, DISTRICT 3

Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, filed a complaint with the Supervisor of Elections that her ECUA Board representative, Elvin McCorvey, had not lived in the district since May 2013. Supervisor of Elections David Stafford told Inweekly how the issue is resolved depends on the direction the complainant wishes to pursue the issue. If the complaint is that McCorvey should be removed from the board because he has not lived in the district for three years, then Gov. Rick Scott is who determines whether he should be removed. If the issue is whether McCorvey should be allowed to run for re-election, then the court system makes that determination. The Supervisor of Elections only looks at the "four corners" of the qualifying papers. Stafford told the newspaper, "It's the duty of the Supervisor to determine the completeness of a candidate's qualifying paperwork. However, the Supervisor does not determine whether the contents of the qualifying papers are accurate, and any question as to a candidate's eligibility becomes a judicial question if and when an appropriate challenge is made in the courts." {in} 7

BUCKS FOR BREW The University of

West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement (OEDE ) has awarded a $150,000 grant to Props Craft Brewery LLC, allowing the craft brewery to expand into the mass manufacturing and distribution market by opening a 9, 445 square-foot building near the Fort Walton Beach Commerce and Technology Park. The grant is part of the Industry Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Fund program that was launched in 2011 as part of Florida's Oil Spill Recovery Act and managed by the OEDE. It has been touted

as one of the most successful regional economic development programs in the state. Dr. Brice Harris, Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Opportunity at UWF, told Inweekly, "The fund has generated approximately 9000 new sustainable private sector jobs across the region over the last several years and upwards of 25,000 temporary so-called indirect as well, leaving about $2 billion in impact to the gross domestic product of Florida and about $150 million in additional state revenue." Props Craft Brewery was first established in 2011 as a small brewpub by two U.S. Air Force pilots. Company officials estimate the grant will lead to $1.3 million in capital expenditures and allow Props Craft Brewery to create 10 new jobs. Officials expect the new positions to pay $43,091 annually, excluding benefits. The grant program requires that Props Craft Brewery meet these targets to receive funding.

FIRE OVERTIME SOARS The City of Pensacola finally released the Monthly Line-item Financial Statement for June 2016. Once again, the overtime expenditures of the Pensacola Fire Department, $54,609, were over the monthly budget allocation. In fact, the department appears to be on pace to break its record for OT spending since Mayor Ashton Hayward took office. The most overtime spent was in FY 2014, $452,103. Through the first nine months of FY 2016, the fire department has already spent $446,571 on overtime. Last year, Mayor Ashton Hayward proposed, and the Pensacola City Council approved, a budget for this fiscal year that had $298,900 for overtime for the Pensacola Fire Department. His proposed budget for the coming year has the same amount, even though the PFD overtime has averaged $421,318 for the past four years.

“We can bring outside dollars into this community, which will help us keep our rates low.” Vicki Campbell

IMRF COMING On Aug. 22, the Emerald

Coast Utilities Authority Board (ECUA) and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the ECUA's Interim Materials Recycling Facility (IMRF) at the Escambia County Perdido Landfill. The $10.6 million project was initiated to offer a long-term, regional recycling solution for our community, while at the same time, to assist Escambia County in reaching its statemandated 75 percent recycling goal. On Feb. 12, ECUA broke ground for the IMRF, which encompasses a 53,460 square-foot fabric building with recycling equipment that is expected to process up to 165 tons of materials per day. In May when Inweekly toured the construction site, ECUA board member Vicki Campbell said the IMRF would become a regional recycling facility. She said, "We can bring outside dollars into this community, which will help us keep our rates low."

OLSON'S MONTHLY REPORT City Administrator Eric Olson gave his monthly

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report to the Pensacola City Council at its agenda review on Aug. 8. He told them the city would hold the groundbreaking for the hanger the City of Pensacola is building for VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. (VT MAE), next month. "According to Airport Director Dan Flynn, we're planning on a Sept. 8th groundbreaking," said Olson, "or at least, tentatively that's what we're looking at." In September 2014, Mayor Ashton Hayward signed the city's lease with VT MAE for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility that will create at least 300 jobs. The aircraft hangar complex was to be constructed on nearly 19 acres at Pensacola International Airport, which VT MAE will lease for 30 years. Prior to the groundbreaking, Olson said the council might need to have a special meeting to approve four items. "There are four items that we need to go over. Two of them are amendment to contracts. One of them is to approve the guaranteed maximum price, and there's one other item, an interim borrowing agreement," said Olson. The city administrator praised the efforts of the city's inspections department, which reported had permitted over $128 million in construction. The department has already exceeded its budget revenue for the fiscal year. "The building permits are way up already this year," said Olson. "What that says is that inspection services are doing a very good job of keeping up with the very demanding workload and balancing the public safety concerns and also the needs of the developers who are doing the work." The city is still struggling to implement its Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. Olson said, "We are trying to get more businesses certified. The next workshop will be on September 22 in City Hall." The city administrator also wanted to clear up any confusion over whether pets are prohibited from public places, inside the city limits, that serve food and drink. "The fact is that city businesses can allow dogs to be in the outside areas. Our code allows for that if specific requirements are met," said Olson. "The ordinance states that city council has to approve these applications."

The application fee is $100, and the council executive gets them on the agenda for council approval. Since that article was written, we have received an application. "We already do have two establishments. I believe it's the Oar House and Tijuana Flats that already have permission," said Olson. He closed with a report on the annexation efforts around the Pensacola International Airport. "Since 2004, the airport has acquired 102 parcels adjacent to the northwest quadrant of the airport," said Olson. "We've identified 61 of those parcels for annexation. Right now what's happening is we were trying to get a clean limit line so it would go right up on Tippen Avenue, but we have some businesses there that are not airport property." The staff is contacting property owners. He said, "Right now no action is required of the city council, but I can expect at some point by the end of the year we will be bringing an item forward to annex that property."

“The fact is that city businesses can allow dogs to be in the outside areas. Our code allows for that if specific requirements are met.� Eric Olson

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MENTORS SOUGHT The YMCA's Reach & Rise mentoring program trains adult volunteers to provide mentoring services to young people, ages 6 through 17 years old, for one year. The program provides youth develop tools to cope with issues such as low self-esteem, family and peer conflicts, problems at school, and to improve their decision-making skills. Mentors attend 15 hours of training over the course of approximately four to five weeks to prepare for the mentoring relationship. If accepted into the program, mentors are then matched with a child. Mentors sign a one-year commitment to meet at least one time a week for one to three hours on average. Mentors must be at least 23 years old, have a desire to work with youth, have an interest in counseling/mentoring, and have no prior felony convictions. They must submit to fingerprint screening for security purposes. If you plan to drive with the child, you must provide proof of auto insurance and a copy of current driving record, and have no DUIs. To learn more, contact Kimi Lirette 850291-7306 or email Klirette@ymcanwfl.org. {in}

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Rant Issue The Social Media Edition

It's still hot has hell out and we're less than 90 days away from the craziest presidential election ever. Understandably, all of these extreme highs and lows have most of us on edge and pissed off at just about everything and everyone, especially those people who post photos of their breakfast every day. So we're bringing back an Inweekly favorite this week—the Rant Issue. Because we didn't want the entire issue to be about Clinton and Trump, we decided to pick a theme this year and channel all of our rage into it. That theme is social media—you know, the thing you love to hate and waste way too much time on. Granted, there's still plenty of election venting. But we're also coming at memes, #ThrowbackThursday and those annoying Instagram changes. So read up and get ready to say "Yes—I hate that too!" a lot.

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STOP TAGGING ME.

Photos, posts, events, all of it. Just Stop.

Always heed the cardinal rule of the internet:

DON'T READ THE COMMENTS! If you do direct sales of any kind and your posts are 90% about that, you are going to be unfriended/unfollowed. FAST.

Hey, Instagram— The new algorithm sucks. Can you bring back the chronological feed, please?

Everyone who doesn't follow @lin_manuel on Twitter needs to fix that STAT.

Stop promoting yourself on your personal accounts. And yes, we mean your band. And your blog. Even your business or side hustle.

My favorite nights are the ones where I've had just enough wine to start unfriending people…

I get it—you're trying to win a contest. But please stop picking me as your "tag a friend" friend.

Bulk uploading your entire 2-week European vacation… all 459 pictures.

Businesses who assume posting their events and specials on Facebook alone is enough—

IT'S NOT.

If you brag about being front row or backstage at an event, you aren't really a VIP.

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Pensacola, can we PLEASE get an active Twitter community going? I know we're always a little behind the times, but c'mon. Posting about your better half all the time is annoying (and a little suspicious if we're being honest).

This means laughing until you cry, so stop using it when something is sad.

If you're going to post more than three status updates in a row about the same event or topic, don't. That's what Twitter is for.

When you're still posting daily wedding photos 3 months later….

Unless you're a 13-year-old girl, I better not ever see a cat, unicorn or rainbow meme on your wall or ‘gram.

If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. Just imagine how much less the online world would suck if we all tried this.

Stop trolling people you don't know, especially my "friends" via my posts, ok?

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SHOULD YOU POST IT? A handy guide to help you avoid annoying all your friends and followers. Are you celebrating a major life change like a new house, a new baby or a shiny new engagement ring?

Is it a good picture of you, but everybody else in it looks awful?

Are you whining about being single?

Is the caption longer than a sentence?

Depends how hard you look

Is it a humblebrag?

Or recently dumped?

Or a straight up brag?

Does it involve celebrating a fake food holiday?

Ummm..

Did you land your dream job?

NO

Or #HillaryForPrison?

Could it be considered body shaming in any way?

Is it your 2nd or 3rd #TBT of the day?

DO NOT POST!

Yeah, but it's draft day Guilty

Is it about your fantasy football team?

Are you wearing a flower crown?

Is it a meme?

Or a song lyric?

Is it a screen grab from your fitness app of choice?

Is the phrase "Sunday Funday" involved?

Is it a lowkey dig at somebody?

Are you declaring your love of LaCroix in it (again)?

Is it about your lunch in any way, shape or form?

Or your boss?

Or bragging about how perfect your significant other is?

Does it include the hashtag #DumpTrump?

Is it a latte art pic?

Is it a cute pic of your pet?

Would you be embarrassed if your mom saw it?

Or worst of all— an inspirational quote?

Is it a #PinterestFail?

YES* I hope so!

POST IT!

Is it going to make your ex jealous?

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They call them "friend" requests for a reason and not "random person who I never met but emailed one time for work" requests. And if I decline yours, please don't ask again. That's just awkward for both of us.

#friends #should #not #let #friends #use #too #many #hashtags

Please stop pretending to be devastated by every celebrity death. Hey Foodstagrammers—

Stop trying to make me hungry!

Hate to burst your bubble, but we can all see right through your humblebrags.

Same goes for a cyber bully.

No, I haven't seen the Game of Thrones finale yet. Thanks for the spoilers, dude!

ˈkapSH(ə)n/

A title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster.

This is what Instagram posts are supposed to get. Save your paragraphs for your blog or journal, please.

If you can't think of anything to tweet, just retweet Chrissy Teigen. She's funnier than you anyway.

Nobody likes a bully.

Sharing song lyrics as your status is never ok. Unless Prince dies again. Then it's acceptable, just for him.

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Oh, you think I post about Beyoncé too much? I ain't sorry.

The gym. The bathroom. Your desk at work. The car. These should all be selfie-free zones.

Exactly who do people who use those airbrush apps think they're fooling?

Nobody cares how many steps you took today or any day.

If I want to read a movie review, I will. A real one. Your fanboy critiques aren't needed. If I see one more photo of clouds from an airplane window…

Admit it, you make fun of most of the people you follow too.

If you're going to complain on social media, please have some follow through. Get a new job, move, go on a diet—whatever. Just do something if you're going to bitch about it!

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

A POP of Culture by Jennifer Leigh

By Maggie Roberts (POP 2015) | Courtesy of Wide Angle Photo Club

Whether it's scrolling Instagram or wandering through an art exhibit, there's one thing the Wide Angle Photo Club (WAPC) knows for sure: people love looking at pictures. Every year when the local club of photography enthusiasts host the popular Power of Photography (POP) show they receive hundreds of submissions and even more viewers. "This is our twenty-third show—that's 23 years in a row," said Timothy Brooks, publicity chair for WAPC. "There are not a lot of volunteer based efforts that last 23 years, so our club considers this a great achievement." The Power of Photography show, or POP, is the largest event of the year for the club. And it showcases the work of not only members but photographers of all skills from the community. A panel of professional photographers are chosen as judges who score submissions in five different variables—impact, creativity, composition, technical and presentation. "The artists span the gamut of age, the vast majorities are amateurs, but we do have a couple of professionals who enter the show," said Brooks. "We also have a youth category (for kids under 16) and all the youth entries are hung at the show." This year there were about 700 photo submissions from about 80 photographers. Inside the space at the Pensacola Cultural Center, where the show has been held for the past three years, there's only room for about 300 photos. Brooks admits the number of submissions was actually down this year, but the quality of art is "the best we've seen," he said. August 18, 2016

By Timothy Brooks (POP 2015) | Courtesy of Wide Angle Photo Club

Like the club itself, POP is a show that aims to educate and inspire, Brooks said. WAPC regularly hosts lectures and events where members share their best practices with new photography equipment or postproduction tricks. Beyond its cultural dynamic, POP is also about giving back to the community. For the past 11 years, The Arc Gateway has been the beneficiary of the event. At last year's show, the club surpassed the $50,000 mark in total donations to the local nonprofit. It can be difficult for nonprofits to stand out among other causes, which is why being chosen is a "great honor," said Melanie Kormondy, public relations manager for The Arc Gateway. "The show exposes The Arc Gateway to a diverse group of people within the community that we otherwise might not have a chance to encounter," said Kormondy. "A lot of people are familiar with the general context of what we do, but they do not realize the many programs, services, support and training we offer to over 800 individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in the Pensacola area." Alongside the photography, there will be a silent auction and raffles prizes. The weekend schedule also includes lectures and photo walks as well a vendor area for photo equipment. "If you love photography this is the event for you," said Grier Ward, development and fundraising manager for The Arc Gateway. "I was amazed at the amount of creativity and diversity of so many wonderful photos. My favorite part was viewing the photos that received an award."

The Power of Photography show is a huge collaborative effort among the club members from working with sponsors to even designing and constructing the panels for the show. "There is a lot of work that goes into an event like POP, but opening night is very powerful when over a thousand guests come through," Brooks added. "It is a great opportunity for the club to tell the community what we do and why." Brooks joined the club about six years ago. But his love of photography dates back a little further when he was given a 35mm film camera for his high school graduation. As a freshman at the University of Miami, he was taking pictures around the campus when he was asked to join the school newspaper. "I had free access to a great darkroom," he said. He's been taking pictures ever since, following all of the changes to its format. Brooks said he waited a little bit before transferring to digital. "I waited for the quality to jump up… my first digital camera was 4 megapixels," he said with a laugh. Nearly all submissions for POP are now digital—and a good amount from smart phones. But that doesn't mean the standards have fallen.

"With everything electronic, you think you have the perfect camera," Brooks said. "The darkroom is now in the computer, but we have to be honest with our photographs. You want to take a great picture (before editing)… that's the goal. That's what we teach." Photography is more approachable than it's ever been, which may be why the show is so popular. It's also a chance for hobbyists or amateur photographers to exhibit their work— and a chance to give back. "Everyone has something hanging on their wall," Brooks said. "Anyone who is interested in two-dimensional art should come. In my opinion, the artistic aspect of photography is at a new high. We'd love for people to appreciate the art of photography… and it benefits a great group of people." {in}

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calendar East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave.

HBA HOME & PRODUCT EXPO 10 a.m. $5.

5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

compete for an all-expenses paid trip to International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com OTEP 6 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS

PENSACOLA COMIC CON: SWORD EXPERIENCE 5:30-

8:30 p.m. Learn sword fighting choreography with actor Adrian Paul. $195-$250. Museum of Commerce, 201 E Zaragoza St. theswordexperience.com

VINYASA YOGA FLOW

THURSDAY 8.18

WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular meet up of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River Forestry Center, 11650 Munson Highway. meetup.com/ftawesterngate VETERAN'S MEETING 3-5 p.m. Support group. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org HEALTHY SOUTHERN COOKING 6-8 p.m. $30 per person. Pensacola Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks PENSACOLA COIN CLUB MEETING 6:30 p.m. Sonny's Barbeque, 630 N. Navy Blvd. DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Ballroom, Swing, and Country. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com ACT4MURDER: A CONDO TO KILL FOR 7:30 p.m. $40 per person. Stripes, 1878 Andorra St., Navarre. act4murder.com

FRIDAY 8.19

HBA HOME & PRODUCT EXPO 1 p.m. $5.

Kids are free. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com TOOLS TO QUIT SMOKING 3-5 p.m. Support group. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org GALLERY NIGHT 5 p.m. Live music, local art, drink specials. Downtown Pensacola. S. Palafox. GALLERY NIGHT BLUES FEST WEEKEND 5 p.m. 70 local artists. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BLUES SOCIETY OF NWF REGIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 5 p.m. 15 acts, bands and duos

compete for an all-expenses paid trip to International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Out and about in August 18, 2016

6-7 p.m. Support group. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org

'AT EASE IN THE SOUTH' SOCIAL COOKING CLASS 6-8 p.m. Cookbook author Lynn Wil-

son. SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. RSVP required. sogourmetpensacola.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in unique group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

Kids are free. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com PENSACOLA COMIC CON 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 and up. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. pensacolacomiccon.com BLUES SOCIETY OF NWF REGIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 2 p.m. 15 acts, bands and duos

THE JACKSONIAN GUARD COLORS CEREMONY 6 p.m. Free. Every Saturday through

August. Plaza Ferdinand VII, Palafox between Government and Zaragoza.

SAENGER CLASSIC SERIES: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 7 p.m. $5. Saenger Theatre, 118 S.

Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

SHREK: THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. $7-$30.

Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com DANCE PARTY 8-midnight. Strictly ballroom. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com

SUNDAY 8.21

WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one to two-hour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant. PENSACOLA COMIC CON 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 and up. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. pensacolacomiccon.com HBA HOME & PRODUCT EXPO 12 p.m. $5. Kids are free. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com THE DREAM PROJECT VOL. 2 CD RELEASE PARTY 1-7 p.m. Benefit to raise awareness

for suicide prevention, live music. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna. SHREK: THE MUSICAL 2:30 p.m. $7-$30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE 4-6 p.m. Support group. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BLUES ON THE BAY 6-8 p.m. Free. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. FULL MOON MEDITATION WORKSHOP

6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org

COUPLES COOK: BRAZILIAN FLAVORS OF SUMMER 7-9 p.m. $50 per couple. Pensacola

Cooks Kitchen, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks SHREK: THE MUSICAL 7:30 p.m. $7-$30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

$5 REGIONAL SHOWCASE: PRECUBED, FUTURE ELEVATORS, NEBULAR THEORY 8 p.m.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

SATURDAY 8.20

SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1

p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com CLEAN UP AT PROJECT GREENSHORES All supplies are provided. Project Greenshores is at the Three Mile Bridge and Bayfront Parkway. For more information, contact oceanhourfl@gmail.com or baybluffscleanup@gmail.com. PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market. 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 PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY DOGGIE BATHE IN 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $7-$10, extra $5 for

nail trim. Bring your own towel. Pensacola Humane Society, 5 North Q St. pensacolahumane.org 19

calendar Gordon. Quayside Art Gallery, 15-17 E. Zaragoza. quaysidegallery.com

MONDAY 8.22

SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:30 p.m. $7-$54. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 315 W. Cedar Ave. bluewahoos.com. Watch live on BlabTV. HELLO DOLLY 7 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION On view

through Sept. 17. A wide range of modern and contemporary styles from PMA permanent collection. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum. org

TUESDAY 8.23

FUNKY YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Country, Swing, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:30 p.m. $7-$54. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 315 W. Cedar Ave. bluewahoos.com. Watch live on BlabTV. STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog walkers for a 45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. Walkers meet at the entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Ave and E. Lloyd St. HELLO DOLLY 7 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Deception. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com MEDITATION /PRANIC HEALING 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 North Spring St.

WEDNESDAY 8.24

LUNCH AND LEARN: OODLES OF ZOODLES

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $25 per person. SoGourmet, 407-D S. Palafox, sogourmetpensacola.com. REIKI FOR PETS ON THE LAWN 5-6 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org RESTORATIVE YOGA 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BLUE WAHOOS VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:30 p.m. $7-$54. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 315 W. Cedar Ave. bluewahoos.com. Watch live on BlabTV. DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com MEDITATION 7:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org DANCE PARTY 8-10 p.m. A mix of swing, country, and ballroom music for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com 020 2

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arts & culture

≥Receptions and Events

WOODWINDS IN THE GARDEN 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra musicians perform alongside current exhibit "How Does Your Garden Grow." Free. Artel Galley, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

ARTIST TALK: JOSH GREEN Noon to 4

p.m. every Wednesday in August. University of West Florida TAG invites the public to join Green as he utilizes the gallery as an open studio. Please stop in to witness his creative process and ask questions about his work. University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy. tag82uwf.wordpress.com

≥Exhibits

WORKS BY CRAIG HAWKINS On view

from Aug. 15 to Oct. 7. Paintings by Georgia artist Craig Hawkins. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd.

STAINED GLASS

INSPIRATION On view from July 24 to August 20. Stained glass by Paul Crawford. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com VIGNETTES BY FRANK BRUESKE

On view from July 25. Black and white, and color Photography. The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St.

19. Mixed media. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org LIFE OF MARY PETTY. On view

through Oct. 8. A collection of covers from The New Yorker artist Mart Petty. Pensacola

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

SPLASH OF SUMMER On view

through August 29. Paintings, pottery from three local artists including Diane Brim, Marilyn Givens, and Ruth

Sculptural works created entirely of light and glass by artist Stephen Knapp. On view through August 27. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Call For Art

TAKE A MOMENT AT ARTEL GALLERY

Moments are precious and short. Things happen in an instant and are

gone before we realize what happened. Capturing a moment visually. Find a precious moment and show us what it looks like. The juried show will run from Aug. 23 to Sept. 30. The show is open to all media. Artists can submit up to three works that have been executed within the last two weeks. Drop off is Aug 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug 21, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, visit artelgallery.org.

≥Fundraisers

70 FOR $70 AT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY Quayside Art

Gallery's 143-yearold building needs major repairs. Artists are donating their art for sale with 100 percent of proceeds going to help raise funds to cover the repair of the historic build-

PROSPECTIVES BY JON PROCTOR On

view through Aug 19 in the Vault. Metallic sculptures. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org

LOST RIVER CHRONICLES On view

through Aug.19 in the awards alcove. Paintings and sculptures by Pat Regan. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS On

view through Aug. 19 in the lobby. Art by kids from Challenge Farm. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. org.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW On

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calendar ing. These will all be new pieces — jewelry, pottery, and paintings — ranging from traditional to modern conceptual works, photography and woodwork, all for sale at $70 each. Don't miss this opportunity to buy valuable original art at an unbelievable low price and, at the same time, help preserve a bit of Pensacola history. Visit the gallery at 15-17 E. Zarragosa St. quaysidegallery. com

≥Workshops & Classes JOSH GREEN: AN OPEN STUDIO SUMMER RESIDENCY Join artist

Josh Green at the University of West Florida TAG Gallery as he leads anatomical figure-drawing workshops every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. in August. Free and open to the public. University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy. tag82uwf. wordpress.com

BASIC STAINED GLASS Three-ses-

sion introductory course at First City Arts Center for ages 16 and up. Learn the basics of stained glass including scoring and breaking glass, making patterns, grinding glass, soldering and finishing. Workshop is August 7, 14, and 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $150. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

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at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Mon-

day from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City Art Center. Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org. CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

BELLY DANCING

Eight-week beginner and advanced classes on Tuesday nights. For beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Classes held at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St For more information and to sign up for a class visit pensacolabellydance.com LIFE DRAWING.

Artists of any skill level are welcome to draw life figures. 6-9 p.m. Monday nights. Cost is $5-$10 a person. Contact phayes@ ihmc.us if interested. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The group is always looking for new models, contact Pat at the email address above if interested.

bars & nightlife

≥bar games

Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road, ticketsportsbar.com COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com. Fridays WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Informative wine tasting in Seville Quarter Wine and Gift Shop. No charge for the tasting. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com Saturdays

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT

8 p.m. Seville Quarter Membership Card Holder

Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Sundays

BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7

p.m. Special prices for B.A.R.E. Card membership holders. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Mondays

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/Palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/ thebridgebargb TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Ticket

1, 7250 Plantation Road, ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The

Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Road, ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks. com Wednesdays WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11

a.m. Half- priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.com LADIES NIGHT ON THE DECK 5 p.m. $2

drinks and music. The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com

PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli RECORD NIGHT 8 p.m. Bring a record in and get $1 off your first drink. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook. com/sluggospensacola WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

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Thursdays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Saturdays Krazy George 9 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com

SCENIC HEIGHTS

8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com PETE O'DEA 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com JORDAN RICHARDS

9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 8.19

ADAM HOLT 12-4 p.m.

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REGIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 3 p.m.

Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & TBA 5 p.m.

The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. DAVID DUNN 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens

Road. peglegpetes. com MR. SIPP 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill. com JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com ULTRA VIOLET 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com PETE O'DEA 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com LOCAL BROADCAST 10 p.m. Apple

Annie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

JORDAN RICHARDS

9 p.m. End o' The Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 8.20

LEE MELTON 12-4 p.m.

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3 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com REGIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 3 p.m.

Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. FRWY 98 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com TBA 6 p.m. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com TREE OH 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com CONTINUUM 7 p.m. Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Road. casinobeachbar.com PETE O'DEA 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com ULTRA VIOLET 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com JORDAN RICHARDS

9 p.m. End o' the Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com PETE O'DEA 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub. com

LOCAL BROADCAST 10 p.m. Apple

Annie's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 8.21

SEVILLE QUARTER JAZZ BRUNCH 11

a.m.-3 p.m. Apple Annie’s Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DAVE JORDAN 3 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com PLATINUM PREMIER

4 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

LEKTRIC MULLET

4-8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com THREE AMIGOS DUO 6-10 p.m. Peg

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BROOKS HUBBERT 9

p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

MONDAY 8.22

JAZZ GUMBO 6 p.m. Phineas Phogg's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com RICHARD MADDEN

6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com MONDAY NIGHT

BLUES 8 p.m. Blues

Society of Northwest Florida presents and open jam at Lili Marlene's. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BROOKS HUBBERT 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com SCOOT AND JEREMY

10 p.m. End O' the Alley. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

TUESDAY 8.23

MIKE VANN 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com DAVE JORDAN 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebargrill.com

AN EVENING OF GREAT JAZZ 6:30-10

p.m. Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 8 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O' The Alley Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

WEDNESDAY 8.24

GREG LYON 4-8 p.m.

Hemingway's Island Grill, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. JOHN RIPLEY 6-9 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox THE EDDIE SMITH BAND 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com DAVID DUNN 6-10 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes. com

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HOLLY SHELTON AND THE J’S 7-10

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JOHN HART & CO. 7

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TYLER MAC BAND

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DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O' Grady's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE QUINN 8 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MOSSY MORAN 9 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD & DJ TONEY 9

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On the Rise

Future Elevators / Photo by Wes Frazer Birmingham-based musician Michael Shackelford and his band Future Elevators are on the up and up. Growing up in a musical family, writing songs in his bedroom as a teenager and eventually playing in multiple local bands have all led to the recent release of his eponymous debut record, a dreamy mix of familiar folk and retro-futuristic. A long time coming, Shackelford first wrote down the words "future" and "elevators" a few years ago on a rough instrumental demo. Recorded at his home studio outside of Birmingham, the music never grew into a finished song, but that simple, surprisingly evocative phrase stuck with the multi-instrumentalist. "I liked the phrase so much that I thought I would name the band that," Shackelford said. "It's about trying to rise above and be the best possible version of yourself, and for some reason, I kept thinking about the glass elevator in ‘Willy Wonka' as a visual metaphor for this band I was put-

ting together. We try to achieve this feeling of elevation." Most of Shackelford's family plays music, either professionally or recreationally. His grandfather ran a music school in Birmingham, his uncle plays guitar for the Temptations, and his mother performed on a local variety television show in the 1970s and ‘80s. "Growing up around a bunch of talented musicians definitely made me who I am today," Shackelford said. "It was encouraging for sure. I didn't realize I wanted to dive in as a musician and writer seriously until I was about 16 or 17, though I played drums since I was a kid." By the time he was 10 years old, he was playing drums in his grandfather's country western band, and touring VFWs around the state. As a teenager, Shackelford started writing his own songs and experimenting with sonic textures on a four-track recorder. Soon, he started playing in bands. He spent the 2000's playing in the power-pop

quartet the Rewinds and the dream-rock band the Grenadines, which he played in with his ex-wife, Lauren Strain. He toured and recorded with Birmingham singersongwriter Maria Taylor of Azure Ray as well as Through the Sparks and Dead Fingers. Those experiences were formative, schooling him in a range of musical genres while putting him at the center of the city's lively music scene. Shackelford said that Birmingham's music scene has grown and diversified in recent years. "Once you've been playing in Birmingham a while it feels like you know everybody or at least have met them at some time or another," Shackelford said. "It's a group of familiar faces that have all played in multiple bands until they find one that clicks well. Those usually take off in some way or another." When the Grenadines broke up, Shackelford began to ponder starting a band of his own. "It was liberating," he said. "I started working on some of the songs before the band broke up with this new project in mind. I wrote and co-wrote all the Grenadines songs that we played except for very early stuff." Between production gigs and touring jobs, Shackelford spent a year piecing his debut album together at local studios. Recording with him was Lynn Bridges, who has worked with Devendra Banhart and fellow Alabamans the Dexateens, and the album was mixed by Darrell Thorp, best known for Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" and Beck's Grammy-winning "Morning Phase." Shackelford played all the instruments himself, which was less about maintaining control and more about getting ideas down as quickly as possible. "Sometimes I feel like there's a radio station playing in my head, and if I can tune into it, I can hear all these arrangements," he said. "If I don't act on the idea when it comes to me, I can lose it forever."

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Shackelford said that Future Elevators is what he's always wanted but never had the devotion or courage to do. "That took time to develop," he said. "I wanted to make something that was sonically smooth and easy to digest, something that changed genres a bit throughout the record. I

“I wanted to make something that was sonically smooth and easy to digest, something that changed genres a bit throughout the record.” Michael Shackelford was listening to a lot of Tame Impala, Radiohead, Deerhunter, Spoon, Beck and Les Paul." Between working on music for Future Elevators, Shackelford recently became a dad to a little girl. "It's a struggle at times but it's totally worth it," he said. "Being a dad and running a band can be similar at times. You are responsible for other people's lives and livelihood. It's a pleasure really." Future Elevators also includes Ramy Noureddini on guitar and backing vocals, Bobby Wason on bass and Brett Huffman on drums. "The band as it is now puts the songs to a new level," Shackelford said. "It breathes more life into the music. We do some things live that are not on the record."{in}

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NEW WORLD ORDER Australians are about to learn how particular some people are about their genders. Queensland University of Technology and three other sponsors have created an online preference survey (currently underway) that asks participants to decide among 33 "genders" (since "gender" is, according to the World Health Organization, "socially constructed"). "Male" and "female" are clear enough—but only where "identity" matches plumbing. Otherwise, it's "trans" or "transsexual," or else the more complicated bigender, omnigender, polygender, pangender, intergender, genderfluid, "cisgender," trigender, demigender, "gender non-conforming," "non-binary," "none gender" and a few others. [News.com.au (Sydney), 7-29-2016]

(reporting in May) found more than 2, 400 doctors penalized for sexually abusing their patients—with state medical boards ultimately allowing more than half to continue practicing medicine. Some doctors, a reporter noted, are among "the most prolific sex offenders in the country," with "hundreds" of victims. (2) District Judge Joseph Boeckmann (in Arkansas's rural Cross County) resigned in May after the state Judicial Discipline committee found as many as 4,500 nude or semi-nude photos of young men who had been before Boeckmann in court. (Some were naked, being paddled by Boeckmann, who trolled for victims by writing young men notes offering a "community service" option).

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES India has supposedly outlawed the "baby-tossing" religious test popular among Hindus and Muslims in rural villages in Maharashtra and Karnataka states, but a July New York Times report suggested that parents were still allowing surrogates to drop their newborn infants from 30 feet up and awaiting the gods' blessing for a prosperous, healthy life. In all cases, according to the report, the gods come through, and a bedsheet appears below to catch the unharmed baby.

FOR GOOD MEASURE (1) Rhys Holman pleaded guilty to a firearms charge in Melbourne, Australia, in July for shooting 53 bullets into his brother's Xbox. (The brother had urinated on Holman's car.) (2) Mauricio Morales-Caceres, 24, was sentenced to life in prison by a Montgomery County, Maryland, judge in July following his April conviction for fatally stabbing a "friend"—89 times.

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION More federal civilian employees have "arrest and firearms authority" than the total number of active-duty U.S. Marines, according to a June report by the organization Open The Books, which claims to have tallied line-byline expenditures across the government. Several agencies (including the IRS and EPA) purchase assault weapons and other militarygrade equipment (camouflage, night-vision goggles, 30-round magazines) for their agents, and even the Small Business Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Department of Education buy their agents guns and ammo. LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS Shrewd Tourism Campaigns: (1) Since Bulgaria, on Romania's southern border, lies close to Romania's iconic Transylvania region, Bulgarian tourism officials have begun marketing their own vampire tourism industry—stepped up following a 2014 archaeological find of a 4th-century "graveyard" of adolescents with iron stakes through their chests. (2) The new tourism minister of Thailand is threatening to close down the lucrative sex business in Bangkok and Pattaya, even with the country still rallying from a 2014 near-recession. Ms. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul insisted that visitors are not interested in "such a thing (as sex)" but come for Thailand's "beautiful" culture. THE CONTINUING CRISIS Horniness: (1) A year-long, nationwide investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

BOLDFACE NAMES IN NEWS OF THE WEIRD! (1) Police in Southampton, New York, confirmed a July altercation in which model Christie Brinkley water-hosed a woman she had spotted urinating on her beachfront property. Erica Remkus, 36, said her need was urgent after watching a July 4 fireworks show, but Brinkley shouted, "How dare you!" and, "I walk on these rocks (where Remkus had relieved herself)." (2) Also in July, actor Brooke Shields made the news when she—as a curator of an art show in Southampton, New York—managed to rescue a piece that custodians had inadvertently tossed into the garbage. (The cleanup crew had made an understandable mistake, as the statue was a raccoon standing next to a trashcan, ready to rummage.)

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REDNECK CHRONICLES (1) Knoxville, Tennessee, firefighters were called to a home in July when a woman tried to barbecue brisket in her bathroom—and, in addition to losing control of the flame, melted her fiberglass bathtub. Firefighters limited the damage—by turning on the shower. (2) One day earlier, in Union, South Carolina, a 33-year-old woman called police to her home, claiming that she had fallen asleep on her couch with her "upper plate" in her mouth, but that when she awoke, it was gone and that she suspects a teeth-napping intruder. {in}

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